Lesson Plan: Writing a Biography of Coco Chanel

Subject: Languages (Writing) Level: Third Level (Scottish Curriculum)

Desired Outcome: I can convey information, describe events, explain processes or concepts, and combine ideas in different ways.

Objective: - Students will be able to write a biography of Coco Chanel, conveying information, describing events, explaining processes or concepts, and combining ideas in different ways.

Materials: - Biography of Coco Chanel (printed or digital) - Writing materials (paper, pens, pencils, etc.) - Access to computers or tablets (optional)

Procedure:

1. Introduction (10 minutes): a. Begin the lesson by asking students if they are familiar with Coco Chanel. Encourage a brief discussion about what they know or have heard about her. b. Introduce the topic of biography writing and explain that they will be writing a biography of Coco Chanel, a famous fashion designer. c. Share the desired outcome with the students: “By the end of this lesson, you will be able to convey information, describe events, explain processes or concepts, and combine ideas in different ways while writing a biography of Coco Chanel.”

2. Background Information (10 minutes): a. Provide students with a brief overview of Coco Chanel’s life, highlighting key events and achievements. b. Distribute the biography of Coco Chanel to each student or display it on a screen for the whole class to read together. c. Encourage students to take notes or highlight important information as they read.

3. Brainstorming (15 minutes): a. Divide the class into small groups or pairs. b. Provide each group with a large sheet of paper or a digital platform to record their ideas. c. Instruct students to brainstorm and discuss the different aspects they would like to include in their biography of Coco Chanel, such as her early life, career, impact on fashion, and personal life. d. Encourage students to think about the events, processes, and concepts they can describe or explain in their writing.

4. Writing Process (25 minutes): a. Instruct students to organize their ideas and create an outline for their biography. b. Remind them to include an introduction, body paragraphs with relevant information, and a conclusion. c. Provide guidance and support as students begin writing their biographies, encouraging them to use appropriate language and sentence structures. d. Encourage students to refer back to the biography of Coco Chanel and their brainstorming notes for accurate information.

5. Peer Review and Editing (15 minutes): a. Pair students up and ask them to exchange their biographies. b. Instruct students to read their partner’s biography and provide constructive feedback on areas that could be improved or clarified. c. Encourage students to focus on the desired outcome and provide suggestions for conveying information, describing events, explaining processes or concepts, and combining ideas in different ways. d. Allow time for students to make revisions based on the feedback received.

6. Finalizing the Biographies (10 minutes): a. Instruct students to make any necessary revisions based on the peer feedback. b. Encourage them to proofread their work for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. c. Provide time for students to finalize their biographies, ensuring they have included all the required elements.

7. Sharing and Reflection (10 minutes): a. Allow students to share their biographies with the class, either by reading them aloud or displaying them on a screen. b. Encourage students to provide positive feedback and ask questions about each other’s work. c. Facilitate a class discussion on the challenges and successes encountered during the writing process. d. Ask students to reflect on how they were able to convey information, describe events, explain processes or concepts, and combine ideas in different ways while writing their biographies.

Extension Activity (optional): - Students can create a visual presentation to accompany their biographies, using images, videos, or other multimedia elements to enhance their work.

Assessment: - Assess students’ biographies based on their ability to convey information, describe events, explain processes or concepts, and combine ideas in different ways. - Provide feedback on their writing skills, including grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. - Consider the organization and coherence of their biographies. - Encourage self-reflection and improvement for future writing tasks.