Did you write an essay in the previous grades? How did youwrite your essays? How were your essays structured? Which components did your essayhave. Which topics do you rememberwriting about?
The body, you write more detail
It starts with the intro
BODY
What do you include in the introduction, body and conclusion?Write your own essay NOW!
Introduce the topic
Conclusion, summary of the essay
CONCLUSION
That an informative essay must have facts
An essay must have intro, body, conclusion
What did you learn today?
ACTIVITIES, PRINCIPLES, COMPETENCIES
ActivityAnswer open ended questions on the board and share ideas with classInformative essay structure; introduction, body, conclusionFocus of the lesson; Informative essayPrinciplesWorking memory - Recap on previous knowledgeLearn new things by relating them to what we know- Recollection of known informationCognitive engagement- describing an essayCompetenciesCommunication- verbal and written communication, discussing the structure of an essayCritical thinking- answering open ended questions
ACTIVITIES, PRINCIPLES, COMPETENCIES
Individual activityPlan first draft of an informative essayWrite the introduction, body, conclusion of the essayClass discussionsReading out some essays and correct errorsPrinciplesAttention and cognitive engagementWorking memoryCognition and emotionsAcquiring proficiencyCompetenciesCollaborationCreative thinkingCommunicationCritical thinking
ACTIVITIES, PRINCIPLES, COMPETENCIES
ActivityPeer assessment- learners to exchange books and markReflection questions1. What is an informative essay?2.What are the components of an essay?3. What information is included in; body, intro, conclusionPrinciplesCognition and emotionsWorking memoryAttention and cognitionCompetenciesCommunicationCritical thinking