Title: Introduction to Academic Writing

Objective: To introduce adult students to the basics of academic writing, including the purpose, structure, and style of academic writing.

Materials: - Whiteboard and markers - Handouts on academic writing - Sample academic writing texts

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes) - Greet the students and introduce yourself. - Ask the students about their experience with academic writing. - Explain the purpose of the lesson and what they will learn.

2. Purpose of Academic Writing (10 minutes) - Explain the purpose of academic writing, which is to communicate ideas and research findings to a specific audience. - Discuss the importance of academic writing in higher education and professional settings.

3. Structure of Academic Writing (20 minutes) - Discuss the basic structure of academic writing, including the introduction, body, and conclusion. - Explain the importance of each section and how they work together to create a cohesive argument. - Provide examples of academic writing texts and highlight the structure.

4. Style of Academic Writing (20 minutes) - Discuss the formal style of academic writing, including the use of third-person point of view, objective language, and academic vocabulary. - Provide examples of academic writing texts and highlight the style.

5. Practice (20 minutes) - Provide handouts on academic writing and ask the students to read and analyze them. - Ask the students to identify the purpose, structure, and style of the texts. - Provide feedback and answer any questions.

6. Conclusion (5 minutes) - Summarize the key points of the lesson. - Encourage the students to practice academic writing and seek feedback from peers and instructors.

Assessment: - Observe the students during the practice activity and provide feedback. - Ask the students to write a short paragraph on a topic of their choice using the structure and style of academic writing. Provide feedback on their writing.