Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: English as a Second Language
Lesson Topic: produce written texts that show control of language
Learning Objective/s:
  • Identify the purpose, audience, register and format of a writing task.
  • Plan and organise ideas using mind‑maps, bullet outlines and a language bank.
  • Write a 150‑word response that demonstrates control of grammar, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling.
  • Apply a language‑control checklist to revise and edit drafts for coherence, register and word‑count compliance.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Printed handouts of the Language Control Checklist
  • Sample task sheet (email complaint)
  • Mind‑map and bullet‑outline templates
  • Timer/stopwatch
  • Whiteboard and markers
 Introduction:

Start with a quick discussion on how poor grammar or punctuation can change a message’s meaning. Ask learners to share real‑world examples of miscommunication. Explain that today they will master the five‑stage writing process and produce a controlled‑language email. Success will be shown by completing the checklist with at least 80 % accuracy.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Correct a short mis‑punctuated paragraph individually.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Present the five stages of writing and the language‑control checklist; display the flowchart.
  3. Task analysis (10'): In pairs, dissect the sample email task – note purpose, audience, register and format.
  4. Planning (10'): Create a mind‑map and bullet outline; compile a language bank on the template.
  5. Drafting (15'): Write a 150‑word first draft of the email, focusing on ideas and structure.
  6. Peer review (10'): Exchange drafts and use the checklist to give feedback on grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, etc.
  7. Revision & editing (10'): Revise the draft based on peer feedback; ensure correct register and word count.
  8. Timed practice (30'): Complete a new writing prompt under exam conditions and self‑assess with the checklist.
Conclusion:

Recap the five‑stage process and highlight the most common language errors spotted today. For the exit ticket, each student writes one tip for maintaining language control on a sticky note. Homework: complete a timed 150‑word email on a different scenario, applying the checklist before submission.