Lesson Plan: Writing - Character Descriptions
Subject: Languages (Scottish Curriculum) Topic: Writing Level: First Level (Primary 1-3)
Desired Outcome: I can describe and share my experiences and how they made me feel.
Lesson Objectives: 1. To understand the concept of character descriptions. 2. To develop vocabulary related to emotions and feelings. 3. To practice writing character descriptions using appropriate adjectives and emotions. 4. To share and discuss personal experiences and feelings with peers.
Resources: 1. Whiteboard or flipchart 2. Markers or chalk 3. Chart paper or individual writing sheets 4. Pencils or pens 5. Picture books or images depicting characters
Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever read a book or watched a movie with interesting characters. 2. Show them a picture book or images depicting different characters and ask them to describe what they see. 3. Explain that today, they will learn how to describe characters in their own writing and share their experiences and feelings.
Development (25 minutes): 1. Write the word “Character Descriptions” on the board and explain that it means describing the appearance, personality, and feelings of a character. 2. Discuss different adjectives that can be used to describe characters (e.g., kind, brave, funny, etc.) and emotions/feelings (e.g., happy, sad, excited, etc.). 3. Show a picture of a character and ask students to describe the character’s appearance and personality using appropriate adjectives. 4. Model writing a character description on the board, incorporating emotions and feelings. 5. Provide each student with a picture of a character or ask them to draw their own character. 6. Instruct students to write a character description using appropriate adjectives and emotions. Encourage them to think about how the character’s appearance and personality make them feel. 7. Circulate the classroom, providing support and guidance to students as they work on their character descriptions.
Conclusion (15 minutes): 1. Ask a few students to share their character descriptions with the class. 2. Encourage students to listen attentively and provide positive feedback on their peers’ work. 3. Facilitate a class discussion on the different emotions and feelings expressed in the character descriptions. 4. Discuss how the character’s appearance and personality can influence our emotions and feelings. 5. Summarize the lesson by emphasizing the importance of using descriptive language and emotions in writing to effectively communicate experiences and feelings.
Extension Activity (Optional): 1. Pair students up and ask them to share a personal experience that made them feel a particular emotion (e.g., happy, sad, excited). 2. Instruct students to write a short paragraph describing their experience and the emotions they felt. 3. Encourage students to use appropriate adjectives and emotions in their writing. 4. Allow students to share their paragraphs with their partners or the whole class, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Assessment: 1. Observe students’ participation and engagement during class discussions and activities. 2. Review students’ character descriptions to assess their understanding of using appropriate adjectives and emotions. 3. Provide feedback and guidance to students on their writing, focusing on areas of improvement and reinforcing their strengths.