Free 7th Grade Features Of Academic Writing Lesson Plan (English)

Topic:Features of Academic Writing

To understand the features of academic writing
To be able to identify and use the features of academic writing in writing a research paper

Have students respond to the following questions:
What do you think is the main purpose of academic writing?
How are academic writings different from other kinds of writings, such as personal writings or informal writings?
Ask students to give examples of academic writings (e.g. research papers) they have read or written before.

Introduce the concept of academic writing and its purpose. Explain that academic writing is intended for a scholarly audience and is meant to present new ideas and research findings in a professional and academic manner.
Discuss the characteristics of academic writing, including:
Use of appropriate vocabulary and language
Organization and structure
Appropriate citation of sources
Use of formatting and formatting guidelines (APA, MLA, etc.)
Emphasize the importance of adhering to the conventions of academic writing, as these ensure the credibility and quality of the writing.

Have the students work in small groups to analyze a sample academic writing, such as a scholarly journal article or a chapter from a research-based textbook.
Have the students identify and discuss the characteristics of the writing, including vocabulary, organization, structure, citation, formatting, and any other aspects as specified by the conventions of the chosen discipline.
As a class, discuss and compare the findings from the group work, reinforcing the characteristics and conventions of academic writing.

Have the students write a short piece of academic writing, such as a literature review or a research proposal.
Encourage the students to use the vocabulary and formatting conventions discussed in the class to ensure the writing is clear and accurate.
Provide feedback and guidance as needed to help the students improve the writing.

Review the key points of the class, including the importance of academic writing and the features that make it distinct from other types of writing.
Ask the students to share their completed academic writing with the class and provide feedback to one another.

Observe the students during independent practice to assess their understanding of the features of academic writing and their ability to apply them in their own writing.
Have the students complete a short quiz or written assessment that tests their knowledge of the key points of the class and their ability to apply them in their own writing.

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