Free 7th Grade Report Writing Lesson Plan (English)

Topic:Writing a formal report

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to write a formal report following the standard structure and format.

Materials

• Blank paper
• Pencils
• Errands for writing the report (e.g. pictures, quotes, charts, etc.)
• Formal report template

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have ever written a report before. What kind of report was it?
• Ask students to share their experiences and provide examples of what to include in a report.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of a report and explain why it is important.
• Explain the different parts of a report (Introduction, Body, Conclusion).
• Demonstrate how to write a basic introduction, body, and conclusion using a sample report.
• Provide examples of different types of reports and their purposes (e.g. informative, descriptive, analytical).

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to write a basic introduction, body, and conclusion for a sample topic (e.g. a report on the history of a famous landmark).
• Provide feedback and assistance as needed.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose a real-life topic and use the steps outlined above to write a formal report on it.
• Encourage students to be creative and think critically, while following the writing guidelines and format rules.

Closure

• Have students share their reports with the class and discuss what they learned and any challenges they faced while writing their reports.
• Ask students to reflect on the process of writing their reports and what they learned about report writing.

Assessment

• Assess student reports for their effective use of formal report writing conventions, their ability to convey information and ideas, and their overall organization and presentation.