= 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 == 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. === 0:00 Warm-Up: Sensory Words Brainstorm * Write "Describe an Apple" on the whiteboard. * 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. === 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? ==== 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) === 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. === 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. === 0:35 Peer Review & Feedback * Students exchange their paragraphs with a partner. * They underline strong descriptive words and suggest one improvement. === 0:40 Sharing & Class Discussion * A few students volunteer to read their paragraphs * Discuss what makes each description effective. === 0:45 to 0:50 Bell