Lesson Plan: Writing in Arctic

Subject: Languages

Level: First Level

Topic: Writing

Desired Outcome: I can write independently, use appropriate punctuation and order and link my sentences in a way that makes sense.

Curriculum for Excellence Experiences and Outcomes:

• LIT 1-09a: I can convey information, describe events, explain processes or combine ideas in different ways.
• LIT 1-11a: I can explore and experiment with the features and conventions of different types of writing.
• LIT 1-13a: I can use punctuation to help me read aloud with expression.
• LIT 1-14a: I can convey information, describe events, explain processes or combine ideas in different ways.

Resources:

• Pictures of Arctic animals and landscapes
• Writing prompts related to Arctic
• Writing templates
• Pencils, erasers, and markers

Introduction (10 minutes):

• Show pictures of Arctic animals and landscapes to the students and ask them to describe what they see.
• Ask the students if they have ever written about Arctic animals or landscapes before.
• Introduce the topic of writing in Arctic and explain the desired outcome of the lesson.

Main Activity (30 minutes):

• Provide the students with writing prompts related to Arctic, such as “Describe your favorite Arctic animal” or “Write a story about a journey through the Arctic.”
• Allow the students to choose a writing prompt and provide them with a writing template to help them organize their thoughts.
• Encourage the students to use appropriate punctuation and order and link their sentences in a way that makes sense.
• Circulate around the room to provide support and feedback to the students as they write.

Plenary (10 minutes):

• Ask the students to share their writing with the class.
• Provide feedback on the students’ use of appropriate punctuation and order and link their sentences in a way that makes sense.
• Encourage the students to continue practicing their writing skills and to explore different types of writing.

Assessment:

• Observe the students as they write and provide feedback on their use of appropriate punctuation and order and link their sentences in a way that makes sense.
• Review the students’ writing to assess their ability to convey information, describe events, explain processes or combine ideas in different ways.