WRITING LESSON

Level:A2 English Learners

Objective: To improve A2 English learners' writing skills through guided practice and interactive activities.
Time: 60 minutes
Materials:
Whiteboard or flipchart
Marker pens
Handouts with writing prompts (one per student)
Laptops or writing materials (one per student)
Timer or stopwatch
Warm-up (5 minutes):
1. Greet the students and ask them about their day.
2. Conduct a short warm-up activity to engage the student's attention. For example, ask each student to
write down three adjectives describing their favourite hobby or their last vacation.
3. After a few minutes, collect their responses and discuss their answers as a class.
Introduction (5 minutes):
1. Write the key term "Writing Skills" on the whiteboard.
2. Explain that today's lesson will focus on improving their writing skills in English.
3. Briefly discuss why writing skills are essential for effective communication and language learning.
Main Activity: Guided Writing Practice (30 minutes):
1. Distribute the writing prompts handout to each student.
2. Explain that they will have 15 minutes to write a short paragraph on the given topic. Encourage them
to use their creativity and provide examples to support their ideas.
 Set the timer for 15 minutes and let the students begin writing.
During this time, circulate around the classroom, providing individual assistance and feedback to the
students.
After the time is up, instruct the students to stop writing and collect their papers.
Pair Work: Peer Editing (10 minutes):
1. Divide the students into pairs.
2. Ask each pair to exchange their papers.
3. Instruct the students to read their partner's paragraph and provide feedback.
4. Encourage them to focus on grammar, vocabulary, coherence, and overall clarity.
5. Monitor their progress and provide assistance if needed.
Whole Class Discussion (10 minutes):
1. Regroup the students and lead a class discussion about the writing activity.
2. Ask volunteers to share their paragraphs and briefly discuss their ideas.
3. Provide positive feedback and suggestions for improvement where necessary.
4. Highlight common mistakes or areas for improvement that emerged during the peer editing session.
5. Summarize the key points and strategies for effective writing.
Wrap-up and Conclusion (5 minutes):
1. Summarize the main topics covered in the lesson.
2. Reinforce the importance of regular writing practice to enhance English language skills.
3. Provide recommendations for additional resources, such as online writing exercises or writing
prompts.
 4. Answer any questions the students may have.
Homework:
1. Assign a writing task for homework, such as writing a personal letter or describing a memorable
experience.
2. Remind students to apply the strategies discussed in class and focus on accuracy, vocabulary use,
and organization.
3. Specify the length and format of the assignment and inform them about the submission deadline.
Practice Activities:

Activity 1:
Sentence Expansion Objective: To practice expanding simple sentences using descriptive language.
Instructions:
1. Provide each student with a set of simple sentences (e.g., "She is happy." / "He likes pizza." / "I went to
the park.").
2. Instruct the students to expand each sentence by adding more details and descriptive words.
3. Encourage them to be creative and use different sentence structures.
4. Set a time limit of 10 minutes for this activity.
5. After the time is up, have the students share their expanded sentences with the class.

Example: Original sentence: "She is happy."

Expanded sentence: "She is happily jumping and laughing because she just won a dance competition."
Activity 2:
Correcting Errors Objective: To identify and correct common errors in writing, focusing on grammar
and vocabulary.
Instructions:

1. Write several sentences on the board, each containing an error related to grammar, vocabulary, or
word order.
2. In pairs or individually, students should read each sentence and identify the error.
3. Once they have identified the mistake, they should write the corrected version of the sentence.
4. Allow 10-15 minutes for this activity.
5. Go through the sentences together as a class, discussing the errors and the corrected versions.

Example: Original sentence: "I am going to the supermarket to buy some apples."
Corrected sentence: "I am going to the supermarket to buy some apples."
Activity 3: Writing Dialogue Objective: To practice writing dialogue using proper punctuation and
formatting.
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Provide each group with a scenario or a topic (e.g., ordering food at a restaurant, planning a day trip,
or buying a gift).
3. Instruct the students to write a short dialogue between the characters involved in the scenario, using
quotation marks and appropriate punctuation.
4. Encourage them to include greetings, questions, responses, and any relevant details.
5. Allow 15-20 minutes for this activity.
6. Ask groups to perform their dialogues in front of the class or exchange their dialogues for peer
feedback.
Example: Scenario: Two friends discussing their weekend plans. Dialogue:
Friend 1: "Hey, what are you planning to do this weekend?"
Friend 2: "I'm thinking of going hiking. There's a beautiful trail near the mountains. Want to join?"
Friend 1: "That sounds great! I've always wanted to explore that area. What time should we meet?"
Friend 2: "Let's meet at 9:00 a.m. at the trailhead. Don't forget to bring some water and snacks!"

Answers may vary depending on the students' creativity and language proficiency level. The examples
provided above are just guidelines to demonstrate the activities. Encourage students to be creative and
offer constructive feedback during the practice activities.