Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to write a descriptive paragraph about basketball using appropriate language arts skills.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencil

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Brainstorming: Have the student brainstorm a list of words and phrases related to basketball. Encourage them to think about the sounds, movements, and emotions associated with the sport.

2. Sensory Observation: Ask the student to watch a basketball game or highlights and pay close attention to the details. Have them take notes on what they see, hear, and feel during the game.

3. Descriptive Paragraph: Using their brainstormed list and sensory observations, instruct the student to write a descriptive paragraph about basketball. Remind them to include vivid language, sensory details, and descriptive adjectives.

4. Revision and Editing: After completing the first draft, have the student review and revise their paragraph for clarity, organization, and grammar. Encourage them to make improvements and add more descriptive elements if needed.

5. Final Draft: Once the revisions are complete, ask the student to write a final draft of their descriptive paragraph about basketball. Remind them to pay attention to neatness and legibility.

Sixth Grade Talking Points

• "A descriptive paragraph uses words and phrases to paint a vivid picture in the reader's mind."
• "When writing descriptively, we want to engage the reader's senses by using sensory details, such as sights, sounds, and feelings."
• "To make our writing more interesting, we can use descriptive adjectives that provide specific details and create a stronger image."
• "Revision is an important step in the writing process. It helps us improve our work by checking for clarity, organization, and grammar errors."
• "The final draft is the polished version of our writing. It should be neat, legible, and reflect our best effort."