You will learn
- Choose a project.
- Plan and write.
- Improve my writing.
- Share my work.
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Student lesson
- Choose what to write.
- Plan your ideas.
- Write a draft.
- Improve it and share it.
Words to know
a piece of work you plan and finish
your first try at writing
to improve your writing
to share finished work
1. Discover: Ayo writes a story
Ayo chooses to write a story about a brave turtle. First he plans: character, setting, problem, solution. He writes a draft. He reads it and adds a describing word. He fixes a capital letter. Then he draws a picture and reads his story to the class.
Think: What steps did Ayo follow?
2. Understand: From idea to finished work
Idea 1: Choose and plan
A project starts with a choice: story, poem, letter or poster. Then plan your ideas.
Idea 2: Draft and revise
Write a draft. Then revise: add details, check capitals and full stops.
Idea 3: Share
Neat copy, picture and sharing: this is how you publish your work.
3. Worked examples
Example 1 (I show you): Plan
What did Ayo plan?
- Four parts.
Answer: character, setting, problem, solution
Example 2 (We do it together): Revise
What did Ayo change?
- Two things.
Answer: added a describing word; fixed a capital letter
Example 3 (You try): Share
How did Ayo share?
Show the steps and answer
- Read aloud.
Answer: read it to the class
Did you know?
Real authors write many drafts before a book is finished.
Why this matters
Finishing a project shows what you can do.
4. Explore: My project
Make a writing plan.
- Choose a project.
- Plan ideas.
- Write a draft.
- Revise and share.
Think about it: what did you notice?
You can complete a creative project.
5. Practise
Say it in a sentence
Use these starters when you talk about the lesson. Say them out loud.
- My project is ___.
- My plan is ___.
- I will revise by ___.
- I will share by ___.
Guided practice
Question 1. What is a draft?
first try
Question 2. What is revise?
improve
Question 3. What is publish?
share
Independent practice
Level 1: Start
- A piece of work you finish is a ___.
- Your first try is a ___.
- To improve writing is to ___.
- To share finished work is to ___.
- Ayo writes about a brave ___.
Level 2: Grow
- Name a project idea.
- Name one way to revise.
- Name a way to share.
Level 3: Stretch
- Why plan?
- Why revise?
- Why share?
Answers are in the answer key below. Try first, then check.
6. Apply: English in everyday life
Write a short story or poem and share it.
Show a sample answer
a piece
Another one. Revise one sentence in your project.
Show a sample answer
a better sentence
7. Common mistakes
Fix: Plan first.
Fix: Reread and improve.
8. Lesson summary and revision card
- I can choose a project.
- I can plan and write.
- I can improve my writing.
- I can share my work.
9. Check and master
Answer all 14 questions. You will see feedback after each one.
Your result appears here after you answer every question.
10. Key takeaways
- Choose and plan.
- Write a draft.
- Revise it.
- Share your work.
11. Next lesson
You have finished Grade 2 English & Language Arts. Well done!
Exam practice
These questions are written in the style of common school and international primary assessments. Try them on your own, without looking back. Then check your answers in the marking guide. The marks are shown in brackets.
- What is a draft? [1 mark]
- What does revise mean? [1 mark]
- Name four steps of a writing project. [4 marks]
- Name two ways to revise. [2 marks]
- Explain how to finish a creative project. [3 marks]
Total: 11 marks.
Marking guide and model answers
- your first try at writing [1]
- to improve your writing [1]
- choose [1]; plan [1]; draft [1]; revise or share [1]
- add describing words [1]; fix capitals or full stops [1]
- choose and plan [1]; write and revise [1]; share [1]
Score guide: 10 to 11 = secure. 7 to 9 = nearly there, revise the parts you missed. Under 7 = work through the lesson again with a grown-up.
Printable worksheet
- A piece of work you finish is a ___.
- Your first try is a ___.
- To improve is to ___.
- To share finished work is to ___.
- Ayo writes about a brave ___.
- True or false: plan first.
- True or false: never revise.
- Name a project.
- Name a way to share.
- Write one sentence for a project.
Homework
Finish a short piece and share it with your family.
Answer key and marking scheme
| Question | Expected response | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. A piece of work you finish is a ___. | project | 1 |
| 2. Your first try is a ___. | draft | 1 |
| 3. To improve is to ___. | revise | 1 |
| 4. To share finished work is to ___. | publish | 1 |
| 5. Ayo writes about a brave ___. | turtle | 1 |
| 6. True or false: plan first. | true | 1 |
| 7. True or false: never revise. | false | 1 |
| 8. Name a project. | a poem | 1 |
| 9. Name a way to share. | read aloud | 1 |
| 10. Write one sentence for a project. | A sentence | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
Independent practice answers. Level 1: 1 project; 2 draft; 3 revise; 4 publish; 5 turtle. Level 2: 1 a poem; 2 add a describing word; 3 read it aloud. Level 3: 1 know what to write; 2 make it better; 3 others enjoy it.
Quiz answers: 1 B, 2 C, 3 A, 4 B, 5 C, 6 A, 7 B, 8 C, 9 A, 10 B, 11 C, 12 A, Challenge 1 B, Challenge 2 C.
Mastery and remediation
| Objective | Bronze (Developing) | Silver (Proficient) | Gold (Advanced) |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 Choose a project | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
| O2 Plan and write | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
| O3 Improve my writing | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
| O4 Share my work | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
Courseversity badge thresholds (overall quiz score): Gold = 90–100%; Silver = 80–89.9%; Bronze = 70–79.9%. A badge is never a full record of progress.
If a learner struggles
- Find the misconception: Skipping the plan. Plan first.
- Explain another way: use real objects, pictures or actions first, then words.
- Show a simpler example: Use a planner.
- Guided practice: work through one example together and let the learner try the next one.
- Reassess: use the quiz again or the worksheet.
- Move on when the learner shows Silver-level evidence independently.
For parents and guardians
In this lesson your child completes a creative project. You do not need to be an expert to help.
- Read the work.
- Praise effort.
- Display it.
- Ask “how do you know?” after each answer, and listen.
- Praise effort, not only right answers. Mistakes are how we learn.
- Ten to fifteen minutes a day is better than one long session.
Teacher package
1–5. Objectives, prerequisites, materials, preparation, duration
Lesson objectives. Learners will: choose a project; plan and write; improve my writing; share my work.
Prerequisite knowledge. Collaborative storytelling.
Materials. Chart paper or board, pencils, picture or word cards, a reading book if available. Low-resource options: use chalk or charcoal on a board or wall, drawings in the sand, and objects from the classroom instead of printed materials.
Preparation. Write the key words and examples on the board or on cards before the lesson.
Suggested duration. 45–60 minutes. It can be split into two shorter sessions.
6–9. Teaching procedure, explanation notes, guided and independent activities
Introduction (5 min). Show the process.
Explanation (10 min). Guide planning.
Guided activity (10 min). Support writing.
Independent activity (10 min). Share.
Assessment and reflection (5 min). Ask each learner to say one thing they learned and how they know it.
Key questions. Did I plan, revise and share?
Teacher explanation notes. Move from the spoken word to pictures and then to print. Read aloud often, point to the words, and let learners hear and say before they read and write.
10–12. Differentiation, formative assessment, common misconceptions
Support. Use frames. Extension. Add pictures.
Formative assessment. Listen to learners read and explain, ask “how do you know?”, and check the independent work.
Misconceptions. Skipping the plan. Plan first.
13–15. Assessment questions, answer keys, marking scheme
Use the quiz, the 11-mark exam practice and the worksheet on this page. All answers and marking guides are in the answer sections above. Re-check every answer before use.
16–19. Remediation, enrichment, homework, teacher reflection
Remediation. Use a planner. Enrichment. Make a small book. Homework. See above.
Teacher reflection. After teaching, record: which ideas learners understood; which misconceptions occurred; which activities worked; which learners need more practice; and what to improve next time.
Sources and standards
This lesson is based on the sources below, and no official endorsement is claimed. Reference starting points: Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Cambridge Primary and the IB Primary Years Programme. Where a standard code is named, it points to the official framework.
Official standards for this topic area. Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (official site): Grade 2 » Speaking & Listening; Grade 2 » Writing. These pages list the standards that cover this topic area; read them alongside the lesson.
Research used to shape this lesson. Common Core W.2.3, W.2.5 and W.2.6; Cambridge Primary English Stage 2 (writing); the writing process as described in IES What Works Clearinghouse writing guidance. These sources informed the lesson.