Types of Essay

Table of Contents

Subject : 

English Studies

Term :

First Term

Week:

Week 3

Class :

First Term

Primary 6 / Basic 6

English Studies

 

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

Grammar – Further practice on Reported speech

Topic :

Reporting Types of Essay

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

  • Explain the meaning of essay 
  • Mention types of essay 
  • Write out the steps that are involves in writing a very good essay 
  • What is an essay 
  • Say the qualities of a very good essay 

 

Instructional Materials :

  • Wall charts
  • Pictures
  • Related Online Video
  • Flash Cards

Methods of Teaching :

  • Class Discussion
  • Group Discussion
  • Asking Questions
  • Explanation
  • Role Modelling
  • Role Delegation

 

Reference Materials :

  • Scheme of Work
  • Online Information
  • Textbooks
  • Workbooks
  • 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
  • Workbooks

 

Content :

What is an essay

An essay is a piece of write up on a particular topic of interest . It is a presentation of thoughts and ideas on a particular point of view .

 

What are the types of essay ?

The types of essay that we have ere easily distinguished by the purpose or aim or specific target that these essays are set out to addressed .Hence we have the following  types  of essays

  1. Narrative essay
  2. Descriptive essays
  3. Expository essay
  4. Argumentative essay

 

What are the steps that are invoked in writing a very good essay 

  • have a very deep knowledge of the subject matter
  • Make a skeletal sketch or points by writing out your points
  • Develop your points into full sentences
  • Be mindful of your sentences and make sure that your tenses are correct
  • Make sure that your write up is properly punctuated
  • Make use of credible sources
  • Make sure that your writing is neat and legible
  • Avoid vulgar unnecessary big words

 

 

 

Presentation

 

The topic is presented step by step

 

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

 

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

 

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

 

 

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

Evaluation

 

  • Explain the meaning of essay 
  • Mention four  types of essay 
  • Write out five steps that are involves in writing a very good essay 
  • What is an essay 

 

 

Assignment

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about

 

Formal and Informal Letters