Second Semester / Quarter 1

LESSON PLAN IN GRADE 9 - WRITING

October 21, 2024

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
A. Distinguish between and among informative, journalistic, and literary writing.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Informative, Journalistic, and Literary Writing
Reference/s:
➢ Grade 9 English, Quarter 1, Module 1, Lesson 1
Material: PowerPoint presentation, printed material, laptop, whiteboard marker
Time Duration: 1 hour

III. PROCEDURE
Preliminary Activities
A. Setting the mood
B. Greetings
C. Checking of attendance

D. Review
“DO YOU REMEMBER?”
The teacher then asks:
● What do you think is the role of a verb in a sentence?

E. Drill
“LOOKING BACK”
The teacher shows a few sentences on the board and asks the students to
identify and underline the verbs. These are the example sentences:

● Jarren teases Kai because of her hair.

● Donna is singing her favorite song.
● They are dancing at the party.
● Ana runs in the hallway.
 F. Motivation
“IDENTIFY ME”

Instruction: The teacher will show 3 short excerpts sentences on the powerpoint presentation
and let the students read each passage silently and observe what kind of writing could be
each based on the language, structure, and purpose of the writing. They will be given 2
minutes to read each passage.

These are the given passages:

Excerpt 1:

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the quiet village. Maria stood
by the old oak tree, her heart heavy with memories. The soft rustle of the leaves seemed to
whisper secrets of a time long gone, a time when laughter echoed through these streets, and
love felt endless.

Excerpt 2:

Yesterday, a fire broke out at the downtown market, causing significant damage to several
stalls. According to the local fire department, the blaze began around 3 p.m. and was
contained within two hours. No injuries were reported, but authorities are still investigating the
cause of the fire.

Excerpt 3:

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
During this process, plants take in carbon dioxide and water, and through the action of
sunlight, they produce glucose and oxygen. This process is essential for plant growth and for
providing oxygen to the atmosphere.

The teacher will then ask the students the following questions:

● What do you think is the difference in the writing style of Excerpt 1 from
Excerpt 2? How about Excerpt 3?
● Based on your observation, how do the language and tone change based on
each writing style?

A1. Activity
“TO BE CONTINUED…”
The teacher will divide the class into two groups, and they are going to analyze again the given
3 sentences on the previous activity and will be given 2 minutes. After reading, each group will
collaborate to discuss their thoughts before sharing their insights with the class.

A2. Analysis
The teacher will then ask the students the following questions:
● When you are going to compare Excerpt 1 and 2, how do the authors' choices in
tone and style affect the reader's emotional response?
● How does the language in Excerpt 3 reflect its purpose as an informative piece?
● What type of writing is represented in Excerpt 1, and what language features
 support your identification?
● What elements differentiate Excerpt 3 from the other two excerpts in terms of
audience and purpose?
Presentation of the Concepts and Discussion

“LET IT SHOW”

Writing gives people the opportunity to express themselves regardless of whether they are
writing journalism, fiction or other types of genre. Writing, in its essence, is a soul soother. As the
pen hits the page or fingers tap on a keyboard, the writing is the beginning of personal
expression. People write for a variety of reasons, but mainly writing serves to provoke change.
Now let’s explore the 3 types of Writing:

INFORMATIVE WRITING

- It educates a reader on a topic. They can have one of several functions: to define a term,
compare and contrast something, analyze data, or provide a howto. They do not, however,
present an opinion or try to persuade your reader.

Goals:

➢ to inform or present information

➢ to do so in an unbiased manner
➢ to use resources that are reliable and scholarly
➢ to be clear and organized

Example:

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical
energy. During this process, plants take in carbon dioxide and water, and through
the action of sunlight, they produce glucose and oxygen. This process is essential
for plant growth and for providing oxygen to the atmosphere.

JOURNALISTIC WRITING

- It is a style of writing that is used to report news stories in a variety of media formats. It is to
inform the public by reporting on local, national and global news and events.

Goals:

➢ to write clear, concise and colorful writing

➢ to do so write simply but not dull, and
➢ to use descriptive words only when they have impact
➢ to maintain balance in each issue (pro and con views)
➢ to strive for a thorough representation of all sides

Example:

Yesterday, a fire broke out at the downtown market, causing significant damage to
several stalls. According to the local fire department, the blaze began around 3
p.m. and was contained within two hours. No injuries were reported, but authorities
are still investigating the cause of the fire.
LITERARY WRITING

- It is defined as creating new creative work, such as poems or novels, and compilations or
volumes of creative work. The term 'literary writing' calls to mind works by writers such as
Shakespeare, Milton, or Wordsworth; definitive examples of all that the term implies.

Goals:

➢ to create an emotional appeal among readers

➢ to create experiences that are shared to the readers
➢ to capture the readers’ attention.

Example:

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the quiet village.
Maria stood by the old oak tree, her heart heavy with memories. The soft rustle of
the leaves seemed to whisper secrets of a time long gone, a time when laughter
echoed through these streets, and love felt endless.

A3. Abstraction
“PUT THIS ON YOUR MIND”

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO DISTINGUISH LITERARY, JOURNALISTIC, AND

INFORMATIVE WRITING?
Distinguishing between literary, journalistic, and informative writing helps readers
understand the intended purpose and audience for each type, allowing them to engage
with the content more effectively. For example, literary writing often aims to evoke
emotions, journalistic writing seeks to inform the public about current events, and
informative writing aims to educate or explain a specific topic.
Recognizing the differences in style, structure, and language used in each type of writing
enhances critical thinking skills. It enables readers to analyze how these elements
influence meaning, tone, and the overall impact of the text, leading to deeper
comprehension and more informed discussions about various subjects.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
➢ How does understanding the differences between literary, journalistic, and
informative writing enhance your ability to engage with various texts?
➢ In what ways do you think the intended audience influences the style and
structure of each type of writing?
➢ How do you think the goals of each writing type affect the writer's choice of
language and tone?
➢ Which type of writing do you find most appealing or impactful? Why do you
think that is?
A4. Application
“LET’S TAKE THIS CHALLENGE!”
The teacher will divide the class into three groups, assigning each group one type of
writing: Informative, Journalistic, or Literary, each group will create a brief (3-4
sentences) original piece of writing that exemplifies their assigned type. They should
focus on the key characteristics they discussed.

● Informative Writing: Create a short definition or explanation of a scientific concept.

● Journalistic Writing: Write a brief news report about a fictional event, including the who,
what, when, where, and why.
● Literary Writing: Compose a poetic or descriptive sentence that evokes an emotion or
scene.

Each group will present their piece of writing to the class, and they will be guided with a
rubric below:

RUBRICS:

Criteria Excellent (10) Good (8) Fair (5)

Content Clearly exemplifies Accurately Partially reflects the

the assigned type of reflects the assigned type; lacks
writing with a strong assigned some key
understanding of its type of characteristics.
characteristics. writing with
minor lapses
in clarity.
Creativity Exceptionally original Shows Limited originality;
and creative; engages creativity; minimal engagement
the reader effectively. somewhat with the reader.
engages the
reader.
 Writing is clear,
Clarity and Generally
well-organized, and
Coherence clear;
flows smoothly. Somewhat clear;
organization
is good with organization and
minor coherence need
coherence improvement.
issues.

SCORE:_/30

IV. EVALUATION
“LET’S SEE”
DIRECTION: Choose the letter of your correct answer.
1. What is the primary goal of informative writing?
a. To entertain readers with fictional stories
b. To persuade readers to adopt a specific viewpoint
c. To educate readers on a specific topic in an unbiased manner
d. To create emotional connections with readers
2. Which of the following is a characteristic of journalistic writing?
a. It includes personal opinions and emotional appeals.
b. It aims to report news stories in a clear and concise manner.
c. It focuses solely on fictional narratives.
d. It often contains extensive descriptions for artistic effect.
3. What is the main purpose of literary writing?
a. To inform readers about current events
b. To educate readers on a specific subject
c. To evoke emotions and create shared experiences
d. To present unbiased data and analysis
4. How does recognizing the differences between the three types of writing
benefit readers?
a. It allows them to write more effectively.
b. It helps them understand the intended purpose and audience for each
type.
c. It eliminates the need for critical thinking.
d. It enables them to memorize writing techniques.
5. Which excerpt is an example of informative writing?
 a. "The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the
quiet village..."
b. "Yesterday, a fire broke out at the downtown market, causing significant
damage..."
c. "Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into
chemical energy..."
d. "Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a brave knight..."

V. ASSIGNMENT
Instructions: The students will write an informative, journalistic, and literary writing about
the concept, “Fire”. The students need to show their creativity and ideas about how they are
going to write with the given concept from different writings. They will be guided from a
rubric below:
CRITERIA EXCELLENT (10) GOOD (8) FAIR (5)

Content The writing clearly The writing The writing

demonstrates a deep demonstrates a good demonstrates a basic
understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the
concept of "Fire" with concept, with concept but lacks
strong, well- developed ideas but clear development of
developed ideas. may lack depth. ideas.

Creativity Exceptional creativity Creativity is shown, Some creativity is

shown in presenting but some parts may shown, but the writing
the topic in unique, be less engaging or is somewhat
engaging ways for predictable in one or conventional and
each type of writing. more types of writing. predictable across all
types.

SCORE:_/20

Prepared by:

KYLA Q. SANTOS

BSEd English - 3rd Year Student University of Mindanao Digos College

Checked by:

MS. ANA MAE MONTEZA

Instructor