Topic: Writing - About Myself

Desired Outcome: By considering the type of text I am creating, I can independently select ideas and relevant information for different purposes, and organize essential information or ideas and any supporting detail in a logical order. I can use suitable vocabulary to communicate effectively with my audience.

Level: Fourth Level

Lesson 1: Introduction to Writing About Myself - Discuss the importance of writing about oneself and its relevance in various situations. - Introduce different types of texts that involve writing about oneself, such as personal narratives, autobiographies, and personal statements. - Explore examples of well-written texts about oneself. - Discuss the desired outcome and its relevance to writing about oneself.

Lesson 2: Identifying the Purpose and Audience - Explain the importance of considering the purpose and audience when writing about oneself. - Provide examples of different purposes for writing about oneself, such as introducing oneself to a new class or writing a personal statement for a job application. - Discuss how the purpose and audience influence the selection of ideas and relevant information. - Engage students in activities to identify the purpose and audience for specific writing tasks.

Lesson 3: Selecting Ideas and Relevant Information - Teach strategies for brainstorming and generating ideas about oneself. - Guide students in selecting ideas and relevant information based on the purpose and audience. - Provide practice exercises where students independently select ideas and relevant information for different writing tasks. - Encourage students to consider their personal experiences, achievements, interests, and goals when selecting ideas.

Lesson 4: Organizing Information in a Logical Order - Introduce the concept of organizing information in a logical order. - Teach different organizational structures, such as chronological order, cause and effect, or problem-solution. - Provide examples of well-organized texts about oneself. - Engage students in activities where they organize their selected ideas and relevant information in a logical order.

Lesson 5: Using Suitable Vocabulary - Discuss the importance of using suitable vocabulary when writing about oneself. - Teach strategies for expanding vocabulary, such as using a thesaurus or context clues. - Provide a list of vocabulary words relevant to writing about oneself. - Engage students in activities where they practice using suitable vocabulary in their writing.

Lesson 6: Review and Practice - Review the concepts covered in the previous lessons. - Provide opportunities for students to practice writing about themselves independently. - Offer feedback and guidance to help students improve their writing skills. - Encourage peer review and collaboration to enhance the learning experience.

Assessment: - Assess students’ ability to independently select ideas and relevant information for different purposes. - Evaluate their organization of essential information or ideas and any supporting detail in a logical order. - Assess their use of suitable vocabulary to effectively communicate with the audience. - Provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.