Lesson Plan: Writing a Conclusion (Primary 5)

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know what a conclusion is and why it is important in writing. - Explain that a conclusion is the final part of a piece of writing where we summarize our main points and bring our ideas to a close. - Emphasize that a well-written conclusion helps to leave a lasting impression on the reader and ties everything together.

Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes): - Show a short video clip or read a short story to the students. - Ask them to identify the main points or ideas presented in the video/story. - Discuss why it is important to have a conclusion to summarize these main points.

1. Introduction to Writing a Conclusion (10 minutes):
   • Explain the purpose of a conclusion in writing.
   • Discuss the key elements of a conclusion, such as summarizing main points, restating the thesis or main idea, and leaving a final thought or call to action.
   • Provide examples of well-written conclusions from different genres (e.g., narrative, persuasive, informative).
2. Guided Practice (15 minutes):
   • Distribute a worksheet with a short passage or paragraph to the students.
   • Instruct them to read the passage and identify the main points or ideas.
   • Model how to write a conclusion by summarizing the main points and restating the main idea.
   • Guide the students in writing their own conclusions for the given passage.
3. Independent Practice (15 minutes):
   • Provide another worksheet or writing prompt to the students.
   • Instruct them to write a short paragraph or essay on the given topic.
   • Encourage them to include a well-crafted conclusion that summarizes their main points and leaves a lasting impression.

Questioning: - Throughout the lesson, ask open-ended questions to engage the students and assess their understanding. - Examples of questions: 1. Why is it important to have a conclusion in your writing? 2. What are the key elements of a well-written conclusion? 3. How can a conclusion leave a lasting impression on the reader?

Assessment: - Monitor the students’ participation and engagement during class discussions and activities. - Evaluate their understanding through their written conclusions on the worksheets or independent writing task. - Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Differentiation: - For students who need additional support: - Provide sentence starters or templates to help them structure their conclusions. - Offer extra guidance during the guided practice and independent practice activities. - For students who need extension: - Encourage them to include a call to action or a thought-provoking question in their conclusions. - Provide additional challenging writing prompts or topics for them to explore.

Plenary: - Summarize the main points covered in the lesson. - Ask a few students to share their conclusions with the class. - Discuss the importance of revising and editing their conclusions for clarity and coherence.

Video Resources: 1. “Writing a Strong Conclusion” by Teaching Without Frills: Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yfjzr6vJZc

1. “How to Write a Conclusion” by The Writing Center at UNC-Chapel Hill: Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oTfY9XuFvI

Worksheet Resources: 1. “Writing a Conclusion Worksheet” by Education.com: Link: https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/105827/writing-conclusion.pdf

1. “Conclusion Writing Practice” by K12Reader: Link: https://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/writing-conclusions-practice/