MAPLE LEAF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
CREATIVE WRITING
LESSON PLAN & TEACHING PLAN
HALF YEARLY
JULY SESSION 2017-18
FROM NELSON ENGLISH
STUDENT BOOK 8
WEEK/ LESSON PLAN
LESSON
NO
1 PAGE 51
Topic: Introducing a Mystery
-LANGUAGE FEATURES
Chronology
Description
Factual Details
Opinions
-WRITING ASSIGNMENT
Write a mystery story, following
the style of Twenty Thousand
Leagues (the comprehension
that was done earlier this week)
o think of a series of
mysterious events
o describe what people
generally agree that
they have seen
o include factual details-
times, dates, places, etc.
o recount the different
opinions people have as
to what it is all about
Word limit: 350-400 words
TEACHING PLAN
SUMMARY: Information on board;
discussion (student interaction);
brain storming (mind mapping);
writing task
the days topic and
instruction will be provided
on the board
students will be warmed up
to the lesson with an
interactive discussion, where
their views and ideas will be
used to develop a sample
idea of their writing task
then, students will be
encouraged to spend 5 mins
to brain storm and use the
mind mapping technique to
plan their essay/story
the remaining time will be
spent in completing their
writing task
if students are not able to
complete during class hour,
they will be asked to
complete the task over the
weekend and submit on
Sunday.
 2 PAGE 57
Topic: Point of view
-LANGUAGE FEATURES
Conversational tone
Writing in the first person
Humour
The mysterious narrator
-WRITING ASSIGNMENT
Choose a well-known story. It
can be:
o A myth or a legend
o A fairy tale
o A story from the
bible/Quran
Tell the story from the 1st person
POV of a human or an animal
who should not have been there.
You should:
o Write in a conversational
tone as if you are
speaking directly to the
reader
o Keep your own identity a
mystery
o Set the record straight-
the popular account is
NOT how things really
happened!
Word limit: 350-400
DIRECTED WRITING
3 PAGE 157
Topic: Writing to Explain
-LANGUAGE FEATURES
Introduction
Organisation
Tense
-WRITING ASSIGNMENT
Look at the picture opposite. Imagine
you were involved in the rescue of
the black rhino in Operation Noah.
SUMMARY: Information on board;
discussion (student interaction);
brain storming (mind mapping);
Writing task
the days topic and
instruction will be provided
on the board
during the discussion
students will be encouraged
to choose from popular
stories they already know.
For example, Cinderella,
Hercules, Prophet
Yunus/Jonah, etc.
Engage students by asking
them to explain what they
understand POV.
then, students will be
encouraged to spend 5 mins
to brain storm and use the
mind mapping technique to
plan their essay/story
the remaining time will be
spent in completing their
writing task
if students are not able to
complete during class hour,
they will be asked to
complete the task over the
weekend and submit on
Sunday.
SUMMARY: Information on board;
Explanation of topic; take notes;
Brain storming; Writing task
The days topic and instruction
will be provided on the board
The topic will be broken down &
explained in a manner that will
be easy for ALL the students to
grasp.
 Write a report to explain how the Students will be provided with a
rescue was done. You will need to format of what they are
include: supposed to do and follow-of
o An introductory para to make which they will make notes
it clear what you are They will also be provided with a
explaining sample made by the teacher- for
o Following paragraphs to reference as to what is expected
explain the steps of the of them
rescue Students will commence with
In your report use: the classwork
o Sub-headings for the stages of
the rescue,
e.g. Spotting the black rhino,
Making a plan, The rescue
o The past tense, as the rescue
is now finished.
Word limit: 120- 150

4 PAGE 169 SUMMARY: Information on board;

Topic: Feature Article Explanation of topic; take notes;
-LANGUAGE FEATURES Brain storming; Writing task
Information
Explanation The days topic and instruction
Illustrations will be provided on the board
Interview style The topic will be broken down &
explained in a manner that will
-WRITING ASSIGNMENT be easy for ALL the students to
Look at the pictures opposite and grasp.
research one of the following topics Students will be provided with a
o The finding of the Marie format of what they are
Celeste supposed to do
o The sinking of the Titanic They will also be provided with a
Write a feature article which sample made by the teacher
includes: Students will commence with
o Information the classwork
o Explanation
o First-hand comments
FROM SECONDARY ENGLISH
BOOK 4

5 PAGE 82-84 SUMMARY: topic given on

Topic: Writing about a vicious animal board; Explanation of topic;
Discussion; Brain storming;
Essay topics are: Writing task
o Intruder in the garden Students will be asked
o Our prize pig to select their topic of
o Begin a story with, when he was first choice
given to me, Macbeth was just the cutest They will be briefed on
little piglet. what they are expected
o Write an essay arguing that animals are to write
treated badly in our society The comprehension
The students will be asked to choose either essay BLUEY (pg. 82)
one of the topics of their choice and work on will be read out in class
it over the weekend by students. This will
help them develop a
clearer idea of what
they are expected to do.
The remaining time will
be spent in planning and
mind mapping their
essay down
The students are
expected to complete
the essay over the
weekend and submit
them first day of the
week

6 PAGE 97-99 SUMMARY: topic given on

Topic: Describing beautiful things
Use your imagination as you write a
description of one of the following:
o An Australian Beach
o In the water- boats, boards and
bodies
o A perfect summers day
o The best holiday I ever had
Complete essay over the weekend
board; Explanation of topic;
Discussion; Brain storming;
Writing task
Students will be asked
to select their topic of
choice
They will be briefed on
what they are expected
to write
The comprehension
essay A WALK UNDER
THE SEA (pg. 98) will be
read out in class by
students. This will help
them develop a clearer
 idea of what they are
expected to do.
The remaining time will
be spent in planning and
mind mapping their
essay down
The students are
expected to complete
the essay over the
weekend and submit
them first day of the
week

7 PAGE 111-115 SUMMARY: topic given on

Topic: Plot, Dramatic moments
See how well you can write using one of
these ideas:
o Write a story beginning, it had
always been my greatest ambition
to represent my country.
o Describe a grand finale in any
sport, from the POV of one of the
players
o Describe a grand finale in any
sport, from the POV of a spectator
o My best ever day at Sport
Complete essay over the weekend
board; Explanation of topic;
Discussion; Brain storming;
Writing task
Students will be asked
to select their topic of
choice
They will be briefed on
what a plot outline is,
and what is meant by
dramatic moments
The comprehension
essay THE HORRIBLE
PURSUER (pg. 114) will
be read out in class by
students. This will help
them develop a clearer
idea of what they are
expected to do.
The remaining time will
be spent in planning and
mind mapping their
essay down
The students are
expected to complete
the essay over the
weekend and submit
them first day of the
week

8 PAGE 131-133 SUMMARY: topic given on

Topic: Telling a story board; Explanation of topic;
Use your imagination as you write using Discussion; Brain storming;
one of these topics: Writing task
 o my favourite person
o The best things in life are free
o What I would ask for if I were
granted 3 wishes
o The person Id like to marry
o Love makes the world go round
Complete essay over the weekend
Students will be asked
to select their topic of
choice
They will be briefed on
how to tell a story-
focusing mainly on the
style and language used
to capture the attention
of the audience
The comprehension
essay THE GOLDEN
TOUCH (pg.132) will be
read out in class by
students. This will help
them develop a clearer
idea of what they are
expected to do.
The remaining time will
be spent in planning and
mind mapping their
essay down
The students are
expected to complete
the essay over the
weekend and submit
them first day of the
week