Writing Lesson Plan - How to Produce Writing
B2 Upper-Intermediate level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To understand the fundamental elements of effective writing
Subsidiary Aims
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To analyze and exploit writing rubrics to improve their writing.
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To apply writing principles to produce well-structured paragraphs.
Procedure (74-88 minutes)
T defines the term "writing process" and explains that writing involves multiple stages, including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading.
T lists the key elements of effective writing: clarity, organization, and vocabulary on the whiteboard and asks Ss to discuss what each element entails.
T provides a simple writing prompt related to a familiar topic (e.g., "Describe your favorite place to relax") and asks Ss to write a short paragraph in response to the prompt individually.
T puts Ss in pairs and asks each pair to exchange papers. Then, T distributes a "Peer Review Checklist" to each pair and instructs each pair to review and provide constructive feedback on their partner's paragraph.
T conducts a class discussion on the peer review process and asks Ss to share their feedback and observations. Then, T highlights the common strengths and weaknesses in the paragraphs reviewed.
T explains what a rubric is and how it is used to assess writing and distributes a sample writing rubric with criteria related to clarity, organization, and vocabulary.
T asks students to self-assess their own paragraphs using the provided rubric.
T puts Ss in pairs again and has them exchange papers. Then, T instructs Ss to use the rubric as a guide to provide feedback on their partner's paragraph. Finally, T initiates a class discussion to explore the common errors and gives feedback.