7th Grade Introduction To Reflective Writing Lesson Plan Example (English)

Topic: Introduction to reflective writing

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to define reflective writing and explain its purpose.
• Students will be able to practice the process of reflective writing by writing about a past experience or feeling.

Materials

• Pencils
• Paper
• Example of reflective writing

Warm-Up

• Ask students to think about a recent or memorable experience, such as a trip or event they attended.
• Have students share their experience with the class, including what happened and why it was memorable.
• Ask students if they think it would be helpful to be able to think back on this experience in the future.
• Lead a discussion about the benefits of reflective writing, such as being able to remember important details and gain a clearer understanding of past events.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of reflective writing and its purpose of reflecting on past experiences and feelings.
• Explain the structure of a reflective writing piece, including an opening paragraph that introduces the topic and sets the stage, and a body paragraphs that contains a description of the experience and reflection on it.
• Model writing a reflective paragraph, using a past experience as a guide.

Guided practice

• Have students work in pairs to take turns writing a reflective paragraph about a past experience.
• Have each pair share their paragraph with the class and ask for feedback on the quality of their writing.
• As a class, brainstorm topics for reflective writing pieces, such as a memorable trip, a challenging experience, or a personal goal.

Independent practice

• Assign a reflective writing project to each student, such as writing about a memorable trip or a challenging experience.
• Encourage students to use specific details and examples to support their writing.
• Have students submit their writing for review, and then meet with the class to discuss their writing and reflect on their progress.

Closure

• Have students share any takeaways or insights they gained from their reflective writing assignment.
• Review the importance of reflective writing and how it can be used to document personal growth and research.

Assessment

• Collect and grade the reflective writing assignments for quality and understanding of the concept.
• Use the class discussion and participation in the role play as formative assessment.