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Writing All Three Ways

Review and Celebrate

Day 169of 180
Week 34of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Write an opinion piece with a clear statement

2

Create an informative writing sample

3

Compose a simple narrative story

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

Our words are special and can help and encourage others

📦 Materials Needed

  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Colored pencils
  • Writing folder

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather in a circle and remind students about different types of writing. Show excitement about celebrating their writing skills.

💭 Review Question: Who remembers the three types of writing we learned this year?
2Teaching (5 min)

Briefly review opinion, informative, and narrative writing types with simple examples

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Opinion: Telling what you think
  • Informative: Sharing facts
  • Narrative: Telling a story
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What's something you really like?
  • What's an interesting fact you know?
  • Can you tell me a story from your life?
3Activity: Three Writing Adventures (7 min)
hands-on writing

Students will write three short pieces, one for each writing type

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper into three sections
  2. First section: Write an opinion about favorite toy
  3. Middle section: Write facts about a family member
  4. Last section: Draw and write a short story
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use picture drawing to support writing

Challenge: Add more descriptive words

4Closing (3 min)

Share one piece of writing with a friend

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was fun about writing today?
  • Which type of writing did you enjoy most?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn to write and share our thoughts.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll celebrate all our writing from the year!

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Whisper the verse like sweet honey

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are practicing different writing skills learned throughout kindergarten

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity
  • Focus on effort, not perfect writing
  • Help children feel proud of their work
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel overwhelmed writing three pieces

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm and willingness to try different writing types

Extension Activities

  • Create a special writing keepsake book
  • Record child reading their favorite piece
  • Display writing in a special family area

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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