Lesson Plan: Creative Writing for 6th Grade Students with Special Needs

Objective: Students will develop their creative writing skills by exploring various writing techniques, engaging in collaborative activities, and expressing their thoughts and ideas through written work.

Duration: 4 weeks (10 sessions)

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Writing paper or notebooks - Pencils or pens - Various reading materials (books, short stories, poems) - Rubrics for assessment

Session 1: Introduction to Creative Writing - Introduce the concept of creative writing and its importance in expressing thoughts and ideas. - Show a video on creative writing to engage students and provide visual support. - Discuss different types of creative writing (stories, poems, etc.) and their characteristics. - Read a short story or poem aloud to the class, emphasizing the use of descriptive language and imagery. - Assign a short writing task where students describe their favorite place using sensory details.

Session 2: Exploring Characters - Review the concept of characters in a story and their importance. - Show a video on character development in creative writing. - Read a short story or book excerpt with well-developed characters. - Discuss the traits and characteristics of the characters in the story. - Assign a writing task where students create their own character, describing their appearance, personality, and background.

Session 3: Setting the Scene - Introduce the concept of setting in a story and its impact on the plot. - Show a video on creating vivid settings in creative writing. - Read a short story or poem with a strong sense of place. - Discuss the importance of sensory details in describing a setting. - Assign a writing task where students describe a unique setting using sensory language.

Session 4: Plot and Conflict - Review the elements of plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution). - Show a video on plot development in creative writing. - Read a short story or book excerpt with a clear plot and conflict. - Discuss the main conflict and how it drives the story forward. - Assign a writing task where students create a short story with a clear conflict and resolution.

Session 5: Dialogue and Voice - Introduce the concept of dialogue and its role in storytelling. - Show a video on writing effective dialogue in creative writing. - Read a short story or play with engaging dialogue. - Discuss the use of dialogue tags and punctuation. - Assign a writing task where students write a dialogue between two characters.

Session 6: Editing and Revising - Review the importance of editing and revising in the writing process. - Show a video on self-editing and revising techniques. - Provide a checklist for students to use during the editing process. - Assign a writing task where students revise and edit their previous writing assignments.

Session 7: Peer Feedback and Collaboration - Explain the benefits of receiving feedback from peers. - Show a video on giving and receiving constructive feedback. - Pair students up and have them exchange their revised writing assignments. - Provide a rubric for students to use when providing feedback. - Allow time for students to revise their work based on the feedback received.

Session 8: Publishing and Sharing - Discuss the importance of sharing and celebrating completed work. - Show a video on publishing and sharing creative writing. - Have students choose their best piece of writing to share with the class. - Provide time for students to read their work aloud or display it on a bulletin board.

Session 9: Reflection and Self-Assessment - Guide students in reflecting on their growth as creative writers. - Provide a self-assessment rubric for students to evaluate their progress. - Discuss areas of improvement and set goals for future writing.

Session 10: Culminating Activity - Allow students to showcase their creative writing skills through a final project. - Provide options such as creating a class anthology, performing a play, or illustrating their stories. - Assess the final projects using the rubrics provided.

Standards: - Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.5) - Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for each student with special needs.