Microteaching I - Direct Instructional Model

Lesson Plan

I.     Unit: Exploring Writing

II.    Topic: The Writing Process

III.   Summative Objective: Students will identify the steps of the writing process.

IV.   Materials: Smartboard, Smartboard notes, copies of worksheet for each student.

V.    Procedures: Direct Instruction

        Anticipatory Set (2-3 mins)

        Who likes pizza? What ingredients in the pizza do you like? Why must the pizza makers assemble the ingredients in the same order each time? What happens if the pizza makers skip a step or mix the steps up?

        (Answer: The pizza doesn't taste good if the ingredients are put together in the wrong order)

        To make a good pizza, the ingredients have to be put together in order.  The writng process is like making a pizza.  To write a paper that our audience understands and wants to read, we must follow the writing process to put the ingredients of the paper together.  

       Learning Outcomes (Formative Objectives) (1 min)

        1. Students will list the five parts of the writing process.

        2. On a written worksheet, students will correctly name each part of the writing process according to its description.

        Input / Model (10-12 mins)

        Have students take out a sheet of paper to take notes.

        On Smartboard, go through 5 parts. After each part, ask if there are any questions.

            1. Prewriting - Gathering ideas

                Prewriting is the time when we think about what to write.  This is when we decide what to say and how to to say it.  One way to decide what to write about is to make a list of possible topics, which is called brainstorming.

           2. Drafting - Writing the paper

               Drafting is the step where we actually write the paper.  Now we present the ideas from prewriting and develop them in detail.  This is one of the most important parts of the writing process.  

            3. Revising - Improving the paper

               This is the step where we look back on our original drafts and make changes taht strengthen the paper. We are looking at the structure of the paper.  Ask the questions: Is my paper organized? Are my ideas clear? Will others understand what I've written? Have I used the most appropriate words to illustrate my ideas?

            4. Editing - Polishing the paper

                Editing is the part of the writing process where we check for mistakes in grammar and punctuation. Did I use complete sentences?  Do I have the proper punctuation (commas, periods) in each sentence? Have I spelled all words correctly?

            5. Publishing - Sharing the paper

                The last step in the writing process is sharing a completed paper with others.  Once the paper has been developed and polished through the previous four steps, it is ready to showcase.

        Check for Understanding / Guided Practice

        Pass out worksheets. Pull up worksheet on Smartboard. Read the directions for part one out loud.  Ask: What is the first step in the writing process? What comes next? Review the steps as students volunteer answers.

        Once students list all five parts, read directions for part two and answer first item as a class.

        Independent Practice

        Finish part two of the worksheet for homework.

        Closure

        At the beginning of class tomorrow, we will review the steps of the writing process and go over the homework. Then, we will discuss prewriting techniques and practice them.