Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to recognize different purposes of writing, such as telling a story, giving information, or making a list. The student will also understand that texts can look different based on their purpose.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or colored pencils
• A comfortable writing space
• A list of different types of writing (story, letter, list, etc.) to discuss

Before the lesson, think about some examples of different kinds of writing you can share with the student. Consider how stories are different from lists or letters.

Activities

• Story Time: Read a short story together. After reading, ask the student what they think the story is about and why it was written. Discuss how stories can entertain us.

• Letter Writing: Help the student write a simple letter to a family member or a friend. Discuss why we write letters and how they can make people feel happy.

• Make a List: Create a list together of things the student likes (like toys, animals, or food). Talk about how lists help us remember things and can be very useful.

• Drawing Different Texts: Have the student draw a picture for each type of writing (a story scene, a letter, and a list). Discuss how each drawing represents a different purpose for writing.

Talking Points

• "What do you think this story is trying to tell us?"
• "Why do you think people write letters? How do they make us feel?"
• "Can you think of some things we need to remember? Let's make a list!"
• "Look at your drawing! How does it show what kind of writing it is?"
• "Isn't it fun to see how different writing can be? What do you like to write the most?"