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Write It Up! Session Reports

Lesson Plan

Session Report Lesson Plan

Students will learn to write a clear, organized report of a single session by identifying key details (who, what, where, when, why), following a simple structure, and reflecting on what they learned.

Writing session reports builds students’ communication, organization, and reflection skills. Documenting experiences in a structured way boosts confidence and prepares them for future writing tasks.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Model, brainstorm, and scaffold writing practice.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Greet students and explain they will write a report about a session they experienced (e.g., morning meeting).
  • Ask volunteers to briefly describe a recent classroom event.
  • Highlight the five key details of a report: who, what, where, when, why.

Step 2

Teacher Modeling

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice

10 minutes

  • Pair students and distribute a Session Details Brainstorm Sheet to each pair.
  • Have pairs recall a shared session and complete their brainstorm sheet together.
  • Circulate to prompt specifics: “Who was there? What happened?”
  • Invite a few pairs to share their brainstorm notes aloud.

Step 4

Independent Practice

5 minutes

  • Hand out the Session Report Template to each student.
  • Instruct students to write their own session report using their brainstormed details.
  • Encourage them to use a clear structure: introduction, details, reflection.
  • Collect reports for review or have students share highlights with a partner.
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Write It Up! Session Reports

In today’s 30-minute lesson, you will learn how to:

  • Identify key details of a session (who, what, where, when, why)
  • Use a simple report structure (introduction, details, reflection)
  • Write and share your own session report

Welcome students! Introduce today’s lesson: writing a report about a session they experienced. Explain that by the end, they’ll know how to gather details and organize them into a clear report.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
• Gather five key details about a session
• Organize information into a structured report
• Reflect on what you learned or enjoyed

Point to each learning objective as you read it. Emphasize why each skill matters.

Why Write Session Reports?

• Builds communication and organization skills
• Helps you remember important events
• Lets you share what you learned or enjoyed

Explain that writing clear reports helps with communication and memory. Invite a quick volunteer to share why they think this skill is useful.

Example: Sample Session Report

Take a look at this sample:

Sample Session Report

Notice:

  • Introduction that names the session
  • Clear listing of who, what, where, when, and why
  • A short reflection at the end

Display the full Sample Session Report on the board or projector. Read it aloud and highlight the introduction, key details, and reflection section.

Brainstorm Key Details

Use the Session Details Brainstorm Sheet to answer:

  • Who was there?
  • What happened?
  • Where did it take place?
  • When did it happen?
  • Why did we do it?

Introduce the Session Details Brainstorm Sheet. Explain each question and have students think of answers.

Fill in the Report Template

Distribute the Session Report Template and follow this structure:

  1. Introduction: Name the session
  2. Details: List who, what, where, when, why
  3. Reflection: Write what you learned or enjoyed

Show how the brainstorm notes fit into the report template. Point out each section: introduction, details, reflection.

Independent Practice

Now it’s your turn:

  1. Use your brainstorm sheet notes.
  2. Write your own session report on the template.
  3. Be sure to include all key details and a reflection.

Explain independent work time. Circulate to support students, prompting specifics if needed.

Share & Reflect

• Partner up and read each other’s reports.
• Share one thing you learned about your partner’s session.
• Reflect: What went well? What could you add next time?

Invite a few students to share highlights from their reports. Praise clear writing and thoughtful reflections.

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Worksheet

Session Details Brainstorm Sheet

Use this sheet to gather key details for your session report. Answer each question with as much detail as you can.

  1. Who was there?



  2. What happened?





  3. Where did it take place?



  4. When did it happen?



  5. Why did we do it?



Use these notes to fill in your Session Report Template.

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Worksheet

Session Report Template

Use this template to write a clear, organized report about a session you experienced. Use your ideas from the Session Details Brainstorm Sheet.

  1. Introduction
    Write the name of the session and a short opening sentence.



  2. Details
    • Who was there?




    • What happened?






    • Where did it take place?




    • When did it happen?




    • Why did we do it?



  3. Reflection
    Write one or two sentences about what you learned or enjoyed.











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Reading

Sample Session Report

Introduction

Yesterday morning, our class had a special Morning Meeting to talk about our upcoming Reading Challenge.

Details

Who was there?

  • All 24 students in my class
  • Mrs. Garcia (our teacher)
  • Mr. Thompson (the reading specialist)

What happened?

  • We sat in a circle on the classroom carpet.
  • Mrs. Garcia explained the rules of the Reading Challenge.
  • Each student shared the title of one book they want to read.

Where did it take place?

  • In our fourth-grade classroom, right by the reading corner.

When did it happen?

  • Yesterday, September 10th, at 9:00 AM.

Why did we do it?

  • To get excited about reading and set personal reading goals for the month.

Reflection

I enjoyed hearing about my classmates’ favorite books. It made me excited to start the challenge and read more every day.

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