This lesson plan is for a 7th grade English class and covers elements of an essay. The objectives are for students to identify essay elements, make an essay outline, sing a New Year's song, and share their resolutions. Topics include essay elements like introduction, body, and conclusion. Activities include listing resolutions, analyzing questions, learning about formal and informal essays, making an essay outline, writing a 3-4 paragraph essay about a resolution, and a final assignment to write a 3-5 paragraph 200-300 word essay.