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Lesson Plan: Writing a Factual Recount

Subject: English

Grade Level: Year 3

Duration: 30 Minutes

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Learning Objective

Students will learn how to write a factual recount by describing a real-life event using relevant details.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart paper or a projector
• Writing paper or notebooks
• "Factual Recount" example texts (one for each student)
• Highlighters or coloured pencils

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Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Engage Students:

   • Ask the class if they have ever told their friends about something that happened to them.
   • Share a simple personal story (e.g., a trip to the zoo) and ask students to identify the important elements of the story (who, what, where, when, why).

2. Introduce Factual Recounts:

   • Explain that today they will learn to write factual recounts, which retell real events using clear and specific information.

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Explicit Teaching (10 Minutes)

1. Explain Structure:

   • On the whiteboard, write down the structure of a factual recount:
     • Orientation: Introduce the event (who, what, when, where).
     • Events: List the events in chronological order.
     • Conclusion: Summarise what happened and any feelings or thoughts about the event.

2. Read an Example:

   • Distribute the example texts to students.
   • Read a short factual recount together (e.g., a recount of a class excursion).
   • Highlight the key features of the recount in the text using highlighters.

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Guided Practice (5 Minutes)

1. Brainstorming Activity:

   • Split the students into small groups.
   • Ask them to discuss a class event, such as the last sports day or a school play they participated in.
   • Each group will list the critical details (who, what, where, when) on chart paper.

2. Share Ideas:

   • Have each group share their ideas with the class while the teacher writes down the key points on the whiteboard.

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Independent Work (8 Minutes)

1. Writing Task:

   • Instruct students to choose one event from the brainstormed list to write a factual recount of.
   • Remind them to follow the structure discussed:
     • Start with an orientation (who, what, when, where).
     • List the events in order.
     • Give a conclusion about the event.

2. Writing Time:

   • Allow students 8 minutes to write. Encourage them to be descriptive and use their creativity while sticking to factual information.

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Conclusion (2 Minutes)

1. Recap the Lesson:

   • Ask students to think about what makes a good factual recount.
   • Summarise the key points learnt: structure, detail, and chronology.

2. Share Writing:

   • Invite a few students to share their recounts with the class if time permits.

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Assessment

• Monitor students during their writing process to ensure understanding of the factual recount structure.
• Collect students' recounts at the end of the lesson for feedback.

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Reflection

• After the lesson, note what aspects of the lesson were successful and what could be improved for next time.

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This lesson plan addresses the key components of teaching a factual recount to Year 3 students within a 30-minute timeframe, following Australian educational norms.