Lesson plan: Transactional Writing
Topic: Dialogue
Resources: Chalk/white board, worksheet
Objectives: To facilitate understanding of 1. The format of a dialogue.
2. The content of a dialogue.
Content:
1. Pair work (starting with what is known): Turn to your neighbour. You are school friends who
have met up at the mall. Strike up a conversation. E.g.
Sihle: Hello Nomsa. You look nice.
Nomsa: Hello Sihle. Thank you. I just had my hair done.
Sihle: Would you like to have a milkshake with me?
Nomsa: That would be lovely. Only if you are paying though. (laughs)
2. Class Discussion:
What is a dialogue? A dialogue is a spoken or written conversation between 2 people.
3. Worksheet: (Refer to handout)
Skills: Listening, speaking, reading, writing
Expected Outcome:
1. Students learn the purpose, function and format of a dialogue.
Formal assessment:
1. Students produce a written dialogue based on a theme.