Certainly! Here's a detailed activity plan for teaching writing skills to a Grade 3 class using the shared writing strategy.

Activity: Writing a Class Story Using Shared Writing

Objective:

To develop Grade 3 students’ writing skills by collaboratively creating a story, focusing on sentence structure, vocabulary, and punctuation.

Materials Needed:

• Large chart paper or whiteboard
• Markers
• Sticky notes (optional)
• Picture prompts (optional)

Step-by-Step Procedure:

1. Introduction (10 minutes)

• Begin by explaining to the students that today they will work together to write a story.
• Discuss what a story is: it has characters, a setting, and a problem or event.
• Show a simple story example on the board and identify these parts.

2. Brainstorming Ideas (10 minutes)

• Ask the class to suggest ideas for the story’s characters, setting, and what might happen.
• Write their ideas on the board or chart paper.
• Encourage creativity and ensure all students have a chance to contribute.

3. Planning the Story (5 minutes)

• Together, decide on the main character, setting, and the problem or event.
• Create a simple story map or outline on the board.

4. Shared Writing (20 minutes)

• Begin writing the story on the chart paper or whiteboard.
• Write one sentence at a time, asking students for input on what to write.
• Model correct spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure as you write.
• Invite students to come up and write words or sentences if appropriate.
• Discuss word choices and sentence formation as you go.

5. Review and Edit (10 minutes)

• Read the story aloud together.
• Ask students to suggest any changes or improvements.
• Correct punctuation and spelling errors together.
• Highlight good examples of writing (e.g., descriptive words, punctuation marks).

6. Independent Practice (Optional Homework)

• Ask students to write their own short story using the same structure.
• Encourage them to use some of the vocabulary and sentence structures learned.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will understand the components of a story.
• Students will practice writing complete sentences with correct punctuation.
• Students will learn to collaborate and share ideas in writing.
• Students will build vocabulary and improve spelling skills.

Tips for Success:

• Keep the atmosphere positive and encouraging.
• Use visuals and prompts to support understanding.
• Praise all contributions to build confidence.
• Adapt the story complexity based on your students’ abilities.

Would you like me to provide a sample story prompt or more ideas for follow-up activities?