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Which subject	English
What topic	story writing
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Story Writing

Topic

Story Writing

Objectives

• Understand the key elements of a story (setting, characters, plot, conflict, resolution).
• Develop creative writing skills by drafting a short story.
• Enhance vocabulary and use of descriptive language in writing.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Story writing template handouts
• Examples of short stories
• Dictionaries or thesauruses (optional)
• Pens and paper

Grade/Age Group

Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11)

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

Correspondence to National Curriculum

This lesson aligns with the English National Curriculum, particularly focusing on writing narratives, grammatical features, and creative expression.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the topic of story writing. Discuss the elements of a story with the class, using examples.
2	Story Elements	5	Go over each key element (setting, characters, plot, conflict, resolution) and provide examples. Encourage students to take notes.
3	Group Brainstorming	5	Divide students into small groups to brainstorm ideas for a story. They can choose their elements and start outlining.
4	Individual Writing	10	Have students write their short story based on the ideas developed during brainstorming. Remind them to include all story elements.
5	Peer Review	3	In pairs, students exchange stories and provide constructive feedback using a provided checklist.
6	Conclusion and Homework	2	Summarise the lesson's main points. Assign homework to revise their stories based on peer feedback and prepare for submission without presentations.

Homework

• Revise the short story based on peer feedback received during the lesson and submit a final draft in the next class.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during group discussions and peer reviews.
• Review final drafts of short stories for understanding of story elements and creativity.

Lesson script