English Lesson Plan: Story plates: the willow pattern

Uses a willow pattern plate to inspire oral storytelling; then students create own plate; annotate and then write a description of the setting using expressive language. Handouts include peer-review/feedback sheet; which students then respond to by improving their original writing. (stories in other cultures - have audio link to the ‘real’ willow pattern story and a video link on ‘word order’ and retaining meaning.) 4 Learning Objectives: To use visual prompts to tell stories. To describe a setting. To peer review and feedback (talk for writing). To edit and improve own writing.