Lesson Plan

Writing the Children’s Book: Day One

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With a brief mini-lesson plan, scholars learn about using strong verbs, sensory details, and precise descriptions. Next, pupils continue working on their children's book storyboards before choosing their strongest pages for peer critiques. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Play soft music and provide alternative seating to help writers focus
  • Demonstrate how to provide respectful feedback during peer evaluations
Classroom Considerations
  • Sixth consecutive lesson from the 12-part Grade 7 ELA Module 3, Unit 3 series
Pros
  • Provides thorough teaching notes
  • Includes a list of strong verbs for student reference
Cons
  • None