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- A “defining moment” in editorial writing
- Students will be introduced to the definition mode of writing. Students will learn to define a particular subject by responding in an editorial format. Students will first compose an editorial graphic organizer, which will aid in composing a completed editorial using the writing process. This lesson includes modifications for a Novice Low Limited English student.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts and English Language Development)
- By Susan Brooks and Carrie Mabry.
- Tacky the Penguin
- After reading the story, Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester, the students will write their own Tacky story. The students will brainstorm ideas before getting started. Next each student will write a rough draft. After the rough draft, the students will proofread and edit their work. Then the students will type their story and illustrate the pictures.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts)
- By Tonya Williams.
- Animal adjectives
- Students will describe animals as they review nouns and verbs associated with these animals. They will learn to use adjectives as they describe the animals. They will use this knowledge to write their stories about animals.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts and English Language Development)
- By Anita Baldwin, Ann Loftis, and Genevieve Kiser.
- The bear who wouldn't sleep
- Intermediate-level ESL students will apply facts from a content-based reading passage to create a short story about a bear who doesn't hibernate with his family.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts)
- By Donna Kauffman.
- Composing snowman stories
- Students will compose sequential, descriptive instructions about how to build a snowman.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts)
- By Sandra Weavil.
- Elements of a fable
- In this lesson students will examine the elements of a fable. Students will use their understanding of fable elements to create an original fable and present it in dramatic form. This lesson includes modifications and alternative assessments for Advanced Limited English Proficient students.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts and English Language Development)
- By Kate Boyce.
- Focus activity using RAFT
- Better writing requires consideration of RAFT: role, audience, format, and topic.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts)
- By Kathleen Bost and Leigh Ann Webb.
- Getting hooked: Introduction for a narrative
- Students will be able to identify techniques for writing an introduction for a narrative and use them effectively.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 2–4 English Language Arts)
- By Leann Kelley.
- Habitat happenings
- During this lesson students will demonstrate their understanding of what a habitat is through a creative writing assignment. The students will choose an animal to be and will describe themselves and their living environment.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts)
- By Kelly Stewart.
- Identifying RAFT elements in writing prompts and assignments
- Student will read writing prompts and practice identifying RAFT elements: role of writer, audience, writing format, and topic. This is the first lesson in a series of three based upon LEARN NC's 9th grade writing exemplars.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts)
- By Kim Bowen.
- Leapin' leprechauns
- This lesson will allow first graders to use their imagination while practicing newly learned writing skills. The end product will be wonderfully creative leprechaun stories.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts)
- By JoAnn Lazaro.
- Make that chocolate sundae!
- The student will write detailed directions for making and eating a chocolate sundae. S/he will then create and eat a sundae.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts)
- By Landa Latta.
- School uniforms: Point-of-view writing
- This lesson deals with an issue that is very important to students: school uniforms. It incorporates writing, speaking, and math.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts)
- By Linda Bulluck.
- Using RAFT to determine how to write an informational essay
- Students will use RAFT as a tool to determine how to write an informational essay. They will also design a graphic organizer for the assignment as well as compose a rough draft. This is the second lesson in a series of three based on the LEARN NC 9th grade writing exemplars.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts)
- By Kim Bowen.
- Welcome to my world!: Developing a personal narrative timeline
- Students will create digital, narrative, and drawn versions of a timeline of at least five events of their life.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 English Language Arts)
- By DPI Integration Strategies.
- Word closet
- Word Closets give students an additional classroom resource for “researching” the correct spelling of words to use in their daily writing. Word Closets are particularly focused toward concept words, season words, and favorite words that students like to use in their writing but may need help with spelling.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 2–4 English Language Arts)
- By DPI Writing Strategies.
