4FN15 – Reading & Writing – Brainstorming and Making an Outline

How do FreeNode lessons work?

FreeNodes are instructor-led schooling lessons with a unique approach, granting you the freedom to independently teach using a personalized lesson plan. This autonomy enables you to tailor your lessons to suit students’ individual needs, learning styles, and interests.

To use a FreeNode, read the provided class outline & follow the formatting provided for each class. Make sure to touch on the Theocratic Connection in each class. Follow the outline closely so it is aligned with our main at-home curriculum.

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Read this lesson plan before class to familiarize yourself with the ideas and concepts you’ll be teaching the students. You may print this page out if you need to use it as a reference point during live classes.

This lesson is a guide, but feel free to expand on the content or decrease/increase what you teach depending on the learning levels of the students in your class or the amount of time you have to cover the material.

Can I show videos in FN classes?

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Class Lesson Plan

Objectives:

Students will understand the concepts of brainstorming and outlining, recognizing their importance in generating creative ideas and organizing information. The lesson will guide students through the process of brainstorming and making an outline to enhance their writing skills.

Materials:

Whiteboard
Visual aids (images representing brainstorming and outlining)

Introduction (3 minutes):

Begin with a discussion about the importance of generating creative ideas and organizing information when writing. Relate this to the concept of brainstorming and making an outline. Highlight that these are essential tools that writers use to enhance the clarity and structure of their writing.

Theocratic Connections:

Read and discuss a Bible passage that emphasizes the importance of organization and preparation. For example, discuss the account of Noah building the ark and how it required careful planning and organization. Relate this to the idea that outlining is a method used not only in writing but also in various aspects of life, including spiritual activities.

Activity 1 – Brainstorming (8 minutes):

Explain the concept of brainstorming as a method to come up with creative ideas. Use the analogy of ideas popping into the writer’s brain like lightning in a storm. Demonstrate how to create a brainstorming chart by writing down a topic and drawing branches with related words and phrases. Encourage students to let their imagination run wild and ask “What if…?” questions to spark ideas.

Activity 2 – Making an Outline (8 minutes):

Transition to the next step in the writing process—making an outline. Discuss the importance of outlines in organizing thoughts and explaining main points clearly. Provide a step-by-step guide on creating an outline, including a topic sentence, 2-3 main ideas, 1-2 supporting details for each main idea, and a concluding sentence. Show examples of well-structured outlines.

Activity 3 – Application (8 minutes):

Have students practice brainstorming and making an outline. Choose a simple topic and guide them through the process. Encourage creativity in brainstorming and clarity in outlining.

Conclusion (3 minutes):

Summarize the key points, emphasizing the benefits of using brainstorming and outlining in the writing process. Relate these skills to the organizational methods used by brothers and sisters in their meeting parts and comments. Highlight that these tools contribute to effective communication.

Assessment:

Evaluate student understanding through their participation in the activities, the creativity of their brainstorming, and the clarity of their outlines. Encourage students to share their outlines with the class.