10th Grade Descritpive Writing Lesson Plan Example (English)

Topic:Writing a Descriptive Essay

By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to write a descriptive essay that captures the senses of the reader and transports them to the scene you are describing.

Ask students to think about a place they have been that stood out to them. It can be a place they live, a place they have visited, or a place they have only seen in pictures.
Have them share their ideas with a partner, describing the place and what makes it special to them.
As a class, brainstorm a list of sensory details that could be included in a descriptive essay, such as sounds, smells, tastes, and textures.

Introduce the concept of descriptive writing and explain that the goal of a descriptive essay is to create a vivid and detailed picture in the reader's mind of the topic being discussed.
Discuss the importance of using sensory details in a descriptive essay, as these help the reader to experience the topic firsthand.
Review the format for a descriptive essay, including the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

Have students work in pairs or small groups to brainstorm ideas for a descriptive essay on a topic of their choice.
Have each group share their ideas with the class and identify one topic to use for their essay.
After choosing a topic, have students begin to draft a rough outline of their essay, including the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
As they are drafting their outline, have students consider the sensory details they will include in each paragraph.
After drafting a rough outline, have students begin to write their essay, following the format discussed in the introduction.
As they are writing, have students continue to include sensory details and check for grammar and spelling.
When students have finished drafting their essays, have them share their work with a peer for feedback.

Have students work on their essays independently, continuing to add sensory details and checking for grammar and spelling.
When students have finished their essays, have them review and make any final corrections.

Have students share their essays with the class.
Have a few students volunteer to read their essays aloud, and have the rest of the class listen and provide feedback.
As a class, discuss the importance of descriptive writing and the impact it can have on the reader.

Use the independent writing assessment to evaluate students' descriptive writing skills and provide feedback.
Have students turn in their descriptive writing essays, and use the prompts on the assessment to evaluate their understanding of the different types of descriptive writing and their ability to apply them in their own writing.

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