Texas
Adult Education Standards and Benchmarks
for ABE ASE and ESL Learners
Lesson Plan Bank
ABE/ASE LESSON PLANS
Texas Adult Education Standards
Lesson Plan
Before you begin
Title: Painting Word Pictures
Setting: ABE/ASE
NRS Level(s): Level 4: High Intermediate Basic Education
Open entry/exit: No
Context: Academic
Standard(s): ABE/ASE Convey Ideas in Writing
Benchmark(s): 1.4, 3.4, 4.4
Objective: To aid students in using precise descriptive language
Materials: White board, markers, transparencies, handouts
Estimated time needed to prepare for this lesson plan: 1 hour
Estimated time needed to complete this lesson plan: 2.5 hoursThe Lesson Plan
Introduce the lesson:
Question students about their understanding of precise language. Define
on the board “imaginary” and give a handout on precise language (teacher-made).
Teach the lesson:
Each student independently writes three imaginary words (3 minutes) to
describe beef fajitas. The teacher writes the words on the board.
Practice the lesson:
Students write an imaginary paragraph describing a form of transportation
without naming the form. Then students read their paragraphs,
and classmates try to identify the form of transportation.
Assess the lesson:
Determine whether classmates can identify the form of transportation
from the imaginary paragraphs. The teacher also evaluates the
written paragraph.
Apply the lesson to the real world:
Students are able to understand the importance of precise language in
written and verbal communication.
Submitted by: Sherry Kirksey, Janelle Eastham, Irene Kelleher, Sharon Needham
