Language Use Lesson Plan for 9th Grade Example Students

Topic: Examine how the writer uses language to inform in a broad-sheet newspaper article

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to analyze the language used in a broadsheet newspaper article and identify how the writer uses words and phrases to inform the reader.

Materials

• Copies of a broadsheet newspaper article for each student
• Handouts with examples of language features that can be used to inform (e.g. verbs like "emphasize" and "highlight," adjectives like "surprising" and "unexpected," connecting words like "however" and "thus," etc.)

Warm-up

• Begin the lesson by asking students to brainstorm a list of words or phrases that they associate with reading a newspaper.
• Write their responses on the board.
• Ask students to share some of the words or phrases they listed and explain why they are relevant to reading a newspaper.
• Discuss how these words and phrases can be used in a broadsheet newspaper article to inform the reader.

Direct Instruction

• Review the purpose of a broadsheet newspaper article, which is to inform the reader about a topic or event.
• Discuss the various ways that language can be used to inform the reader, such as using concise and clear language, providing detailed and accurate information, using precise and appropriate language, and using strong and effective word choice.
• Use examples from the articles provided to demonstrate how language can be used to inform the reader.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups and give each group a copy of one of the articles provided.
• Have the students analyze the article and discuss how the writer uses language to inform the reader.
• Have each group share their findings with the class.

Independent Practice

• Have the students choose a topic that interests them and find information on it online or in a book.
• Have the students write a short article on their chosen topic, using the techniques discussed in class to effectively inform the reader.
• Have the students share their articles with the class.

Closure

• Review the main points of the lesson, focusing on the importance of using language to inform in writing.
• Ask the students to share something they learned during the lesson.

Assessment

• Evaluate the students' independent practice projects to assess their understanding of the principles of language use to inform.
• Use the group discussions and class presentations to informally assess the students' understanding of the concept.