Free ELA Lesson Plan Template
ELA Lesson Plan
I. Lesson Information
Title |
Exploring Different Literary Genres |
Grade Level |
6th Grade |
Duration |
3 Sessions (60 Minutes Each) |
Subject |
English Language Arts (ELA) |
Objective
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Identify and differentiate between various literary genres.
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Analyze key features of each genre through example texts.
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Create a short story demonstrating understanding of a chosen genre.
II. Materials Needed
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Projector
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Printed texts from various genres
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Worksheets for genre analysis
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Writing materials
III. Lesson Procedure
Introduction (10 Minutes)
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Briefly introduce the concept of literary genres.
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Ask students to list any genres they are already familiar with.
Activity 1: Genre Exploration (20 Minutes)
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Provide a brief overview of major genres (e.g., Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Drama).
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Show examples of texts from each genre using the projector.
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Engage students in a discussion about the unique features of each genre.
Activity 2: Group Work - Genre Analysis (20 Minutes)
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Divide students into small groups and assign each group a different text excerpt.
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Have each group analyze their text using the worksheets provided.
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Each group will present their findings to the class.
Conclusion (10 Minutes)
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Review the key features of each genre discussed.
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Introduce the short story assignment and criteria.
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Assign readings from the textbook for the next session.
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Answer any remaining questions.
Homework
Students are to write a one-page short story in the genre of their choice, demonstrating their understanding of its features.
IV. Assessment
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Participation in group discussions
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Genre analysis worksheets
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Quality of short story assignment
V. Resources
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