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| + | = Composition I | ||
| + | Tasked with making a composition class, here are some guidelines and sample 5 and 10 minute actitivities which can be used to make a class. | ||
| + | == Guidelines | ||
| + | * Must use words and grammar from the Magazine since technically we're still teaching that | ||
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| + | == Example 5MA Class | ||
| + | Here's a 50-minute lesson plan for teaching grade 11 students how to describe an object in a well-structured paragraph. The plan consists of 5-minute activities to keep students engaged. | ||
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| + | === 0:00 Warm-Up: Sensory Words Brainstorm | ||
| + | * Write " | ||
| + | * Ask students to call out words that describe an apple using the five senses (sight, touch, smell, taste, sound). | ||
| + | * Write their responses under each sense category. | ||
| + | * Highlight the importance of using descriptive language. | ||
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| + | === 0:05 min Model Paragraph Analysis | ||
| + | * Write a short descriptive paragraph on the board (or read one aloud). | ||
| + | * Ask: What senses are used? What details make the description vivid? | ||
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| + | ==== 0:10 Guided Writing: Structured Breakdown | ||
| + | * When writing use different colored chalk for: | ||
| + | ** Introduction sentence (ex. blue) | ||
| + | ** Topic sentence (Introduce the object) (ex. yellow) | ||
| + | ** Information Sentence: Sensory details (Describe using sight, touch, etc.) (ex. white) | ||
| + | ** Concluding sentence (Summarize or give an impression) (ex. green) | ||
| + | ** Provide an example based on the mystery object. (ex. red/orange) | ||
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| + | === 0:15 Group Activity: Describe a Mystery Object (game) | ||
| + | * Place an object (e.g., a key, a book, a scarf) where students can’t see it. | ||
| + | * Describe it verbally using only sensory details (without naming it). | ||
| + | * Have students guess what it is. | ||
| + | * Discuss how detailed descriptions create strong mental images. | ||
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| + | === 0:20 Individual Practice: Choose & Describe an Object | ||
| + | * The only 10 minute activity, extended to 15 min. | ||
| + | * Students choose an object from their bag or classroom. | ||
| + | * They write a short paragraph using the structure provided. | ||
| + | * Encourage them to include at least 3 senses in their description. | ||
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| + | === 0:35 Peer Review & Feedback | ||
| + | * Students exchange their paragraphs with a partner. | ||
| + | * They underline strong descriptive words and suggest one improvement. | ||
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| + | === 0:40 Sharing & Class Discussion | ||
| + | * A few students volunteer to read their paragraphs | ||
| + | * Discuss what makes each description effective. | ||
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| + | === 0:45 to 0:50 Bell | ||