Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a descriptive paragraph about a specific fish breed, using appropriate language arts and writing techniques.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Pen or pencil, paper, access to the internet for research

Prep: None

Activities

• Research: Use the internet to find information about a specific fish breed that interests you. Take notes on its appearance, behavior, and habitat.
• Descriptive Writing: Write a descriptive paragraph about the fish breed you chose, using sensory details and descriptive language.
• Peer Review: Exchange paragraphs with a peer for feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• Research: "Today we will start by researching a specific fish breed. Let's find out as much as we can about its appearance, behavior, and habitat."
• Descriptive Writing: "Now we will use the information we gathered to write a descriptive paragraph about our chosen fish breed. Remember to use descriptive language to paint a vivid picture for the reader."
• Peer Review: "After we finish writing, we will exchange our paragraphs with a peer. We will provide constructive feedback to help each other improve our writing."