Title: Crafting Persuasive Essays and the Art of Description
Synopsis: In this lesson, the focus was on enhancing students’ essay writing skills, particularly in crafting persuasive essays and utilizing descriptive language. The objectives were to instruct students on selecting a clear stance in an argument, structuring their essays with topic sentences and supporting details, and enriching their writing with descriptive elements such as prepositional phrases, specific details, and similes.
Attendance:
– Four students were newly introduced in the class: Mirza Gul, Bibi Sakina, Nazia, Nadia, and Sergan.
– Two students, Janad and Asyama, arrived late during the descriptive writing exercise.
– No specific mention of absent students, but the teacher did not take formal attendance.
Topics Covered:
1. Crafting Persuasive Essays:
– Choosing a clear stance on an issue.
– Structuring essays with topic sentences.
– Supporting arguments with reasons and examples.
2. Descriptive Writing Techniques:
– Utilizing prepositional phrases for richer descriptions.
– Adding specific details to sentences for vividness.
– Creating similes for creative comparisons.
Actionable Items:
1. Review and Reinforcement:
– Ensure students understand the importance of choosing one side in a persuasive essay.
– Reiterate the use of prepositional phrases and specific details for descriptive writing.
2. Technical Issues:
– Resolve the computer glitch that interrupted the class.
3. Administrative Tasks:
– Add three sisters (Bibi Sakina, Nazia, Nadia) to the e-course.
Homework:
– Students are tasked with writing their own similes as a continuation of the descriptive writing exercise.
– No other specific homework was assigned during the transcript provided.