The Writing Process – Basic 2 English Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define elements of the writing process
2. Explain the writing process
3. Apply the writing process to write about self

Introduction

Writing is not just putting words on paper. Good writing follows steps that help us share our ideas clearly and make our writing better.

Content Development

What is the Writing Process? The writing process is the steps we follow to create good writing. It helps us organize our thoughts and make our writing clear and interesting.

The 5 Steps of the Writing Process:

STEP 1: PRE-WRITING (Planning) This is where we get ready to write by thinking about what we want to say.

Pre-writing Activities:

• Brainstorming: Think of ideas
• Listing: Write down main points
• Drawing: Make pictures to help plan
• Talking: Discuss ideas with others

Example for “About Me” topic:

• My name
• My age
• My family
• What I like to do
• My favorite things

STEP 2: DRAFTING (First Writing) Write down your ideas in sentences. Don’t worry about perfect spelling or grammar yet.

Sample First Draft: “My name is Sarah. I am 7 years old. I have a mom and dad and one sister. I like to play with my friends. My favorite color is pink.”

STEP 3: REVISING (Making it Better) Look at what you wrote and make it more interesting. Add more details and better words.

Revised Version: “My name is Sarah and I am seven years old. I live with my loving parents and my little sister Emma. I enjoy playing games with my friends at school. My favorite color is bright pink because it reminds me of beautiful flowers.”

STEP 4: EDITING (Checking for Mistakes) Look for spelling, punctuation, and grammar mistakes.

Things to Check:

• Spelling of words
• Capital letters at the beginning
• Periods at the end
• Neat handwriting

STEP 5: PUBLISHING (Sharing) Share your final, clean copy with others.

Ways to Publish:

• Read aloud to the class
• Display on classroom wall
• Share with family
• Put in a class book

Applying the Writing Process – “About Me”

Step 1: Pre-writing Plan Think about:

• What is your name?
• How old are you?
• Who is in your family?
• What do you like to do?
• What is special about you?

Step 2: Write Your Draft “My name is ______. I am _____ years old. My family has ______. I like to ______. I am special because ______.”

Step 3: Make it Better

• Add describing words
• Add more details
• Make longer sentences

Step 4: Check for Mistakes

• Read each sentence
• Check spelling
• Add periods and capital letters

Step 5: Share Your Writing

• Read it to a friend
• Show your teacher
• Take it home to family

Sample Complete “About Me” Writing:

“My name is Ahmed and I am eight years old. I live in a happy home with my mother, father, and two brothers. My favorite activities are playing football with my friends and reading story books. I love the color blue because it looks like the beautiful sky. I am special because I help my mother cook dinner and I can count to one hundred. I want to be a teacher when I grow up so I can help other children learn new things.”

Writing Tips for Primary 2:

1. Start with simple sentences
2. Use words you know how to spell
3. Write about things you know well
4. Ask for help when you need it
5. Practice makes writing better

Exercise 5: Write About Yourself

Use the writing process to write about yourself:

Step 1 – Plan (List your ideas):

• My name: _______________
• My age: _______________
• My family: _______________
• What I like: _______________
• What makes me special: _______________

Step 2 – Write your first draft:

Step 3 – Make it better (add more details):

Step 4 – Check and fix mistakes Step 5 – Share with a classmate

Exercise 6: Creative Writing

Write a 4-line poem about helping others: Use this pattern: Line 1: When I help _______ Line 2: I feel _______
Line 3: Others smile _______ Line 4: Helping is _______

Your poem:

Answer Key:

• Exercise 2: 1.F, 2.NF, 3.F, 4.NF, 5.F
• Exercise 4: Order: 4,5,2,1,3
• Sample answers provided for guidance in creative exercises