Lesson Plan: Writing a Conclusion (Primary 5). Teach Purpose, Elements, and Practice Writing Conclusions. Use Videos and Worksheets for Support.

Lesson Plan: Writing a Conclusion (Primary 5)

Introduction:

• Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know what a conclusion is and why it is important in writing.
• Explain that a conclusion is the final part of a piece of writing where we summarize our main points and bring our ideas to a close.
• Emphasize that a well-written conclusion helps to leave a lasting impression on the reader and ties everything together.

Lesson Outline:

1. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes):

• Show a short video clip or read a short story to the students.
• Ask them to identify the main points or ideas presented in the video/story.
• Discuss why it is important to have a conclusion to summarize these main points.

1. Introduction to Writing a Conclusion (10 minutes):

• Explain the purpose of a conclusion in writing.
• Discuss the key elements of a conclusion, such as summarizing main points, restating the thesis or main idea, and leaving a final thought or call to action.
• Provide examples of well-written conclusions from different genres (e.g., narrative, persuasive, informative).

1. Guided Practice (15 minutes):

• Distribute a worksheet with a short passage or paragraph to the students.
• Instruct them to read the passage and identify the main points or ideas.
• Model how to write a conclusion by summarizing the main points and restating the main idea.
• Guide the students in writing their own conclusions for the given passage.

1. Independent Practice (15 minutes):

• Provide another worksheet or writing prompt to the students.
• Instruct them to write a short paragraph or essay on the given topic.
• Encourage them to include a well-crafted conclusion that summarizes their main points and leaves a lasting impression.

Questioning:

• Throughout the lesson, ask open-ended questions to engage the students and assess their understanding.
• Examples of questions:

1. Why is it important to have a conclusion in your writing?
2. What are the key elements of a well-written conclusion?
3. How can a conclusion leave a lasting impression on the reader?

Assessment:

• Monitor the students' participation and engagement during class discussions and activities.
• Evaluate their understanding through their written conclusions on the worksheets or independent writing task.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Differentiation:

• For students who need additional support:
• Provide sentence starters or templates to help them structure their conclusions.
• Offer extra guidance during the guided practice and independent practice activities.
• For students who need extension:
• Encourage them to include a call to action or a thought-provoking question in their conclusions.
• Provide additional challenging writing prompts or topics for them to explore.

Plenary:

• Summarize the main points covered in the lesson.
• Ask a few students to share their conclusions with the class.
• Discuss the importance of revising and editing their conclusions for clarity and coherence.

Video Resources:

1. "Writing a Strong Conclusion" by Teaching Without Frills:

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yfjzr6vJZc

1. "How to Write a Conclusion" by The Writing Center at UNC-Chapel Hill:

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oTfY9XuFvI

Worksheet Resources:

1. "Writing a Conclusion Worksheet" by Education.com:

Link: https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/105827/writing-conclusion.pdf

1. "Conclusion Writing Practice" by K12Reader:

Link: https://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/writing-conclusions-practice/