| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Root words and opposites |
| What length (min) | 60 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| Class size | 15 |
| What curriculum | Abeka |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Root Words and Opposites
Year / Grade 1
English
15 students
Abeka
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Root Words | 10 | Explain root words, provide examples, and engage students with a brief discussion. |
| 2 | Printable Cards Distribution | 5 | Hand out printable cards. Explain how students will use these cards during the lesson. |
| 3 | Group Activity: Creating Opposites | 20 | Organize students into groups of 3. Each group will choose root words and brainstorm opposites. Provide chart paper for them to write their findings. |
| 4 | Physical Activity Break | 10 | Lead students in a quick and fun physical activity to refresh and re-energize them. |
| 5 | Individual Work with Printable Cards | 10 | Students fill out the printable cards with root words and their opposites based on group findings. |
| 6 | Random Collection of Cards | 5 | Collect or randomly check students' cards for understanding and accuracy without presentations. |
"Good morning, class! Today we are going to explore an exciting topic in English—root words and their opposites. A root word is the main part of a word that gives it meaning. For example, in the word 'happy,' the root is 'hap.' Can anyone tell me what ‘happy’ means? Right! It means feeling good.
Now, can anyone think of an opposite for ‘happy’? Yes, that’s correct! 'Sad' is the opposite of 'happy.' We’re going to look at many root words today and discover their opposites. Let's share some of your thoughts about root words. Who wants to share a root word they know?"
"Now that we are warmed up, I have some materials for you. I’m going to hand out these printable cards. Each card has a root word on it, and your job will be to think of its opposite. Please take one card and hold onto it tightly.
When you get your card, I want you to think about what opposite you can come up with. We’ll be using these cards in our next activity. Do you all understand? Great! Let’s get started."
"Alright, class! It's time to put our thinking caps on. I'm going to divide you into small groups of three. You will work together to come up with opposites for the root words you have on your cards.
Each group will choose their favorite root word from your cards and brainstorm what the opposite could be. I have some chart paper for you to write down your root words and their opposites.
Take about 20 minutes for this activity. Make sure to support each other’s ideas and help in writing clearly on the chart paper. Let’s get those creative juices flowing!"
"Great job with your group work, everyone! Now, I see that we’ve been sitting for a while, and it’s time to move our bodies. Let’s have a quick physical activity to refresh ourselves.
Here’s what we will do: Let’s stand up and play a fun game of 'Opposite Freeze Dance.' When the music plays, you dance around! But when I stop the music, you need to freeze in the opposite position of how you were dancing.
Ready? Let’s begin!"
"Okay, everyone! Let’s settle down and return to our seats. I hope you enjoyed our dance break! Now, I want you to take out those printable cards again. Each of you will fill them out with the root word and the opposite you discovered during the group activity.
You will have 10 minutes to complete your cards. When you finish, please hold them up so I can check your work because I’ll be walking around to see how everyone is doing. Remember to think carefully and double-check your answers!"
"Time is up! I’m so proud of all of you. Now, I'm going to collect the printable cards. I won’t be taking a presentation from everyone today, but I will take a little time to look through the cards to see how well you understood the concept.
As I collect these, I want you to reflect on what you learned today about root words and opposites. Keep thinking about how you can spot them in your everyday language!
Great job today, everyone! For homework, I want you to complete a page from your curriculum book that has more practice on root words and opposites. I'll see you all next class!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a root word? | |
| Can you give an example of a root word and its meaning? | |
| What is the opposite of 'happy'? | |
| How can root words help us understand new words? | |
| What activity did we do to think of opposites for root words? | |
| How long did we work in groups to brainstorm opposites? | |
| What game did we play during our physical activity break? | |
| What do you need to do with your printable cards during individual work? | |
| Why is it important to support each other's ideas during group work? | |
| What did we reflect on when the teacher was collecting the cards? |
Here we go, it's time to move,
Let's get our bodies in the groove.
Stand up tall, take a deep breath,
We'll do some exercises, it's the best!
1. **Jumping Jacks** – reach for the sky,
Stretch your arms and let out a sigh.
2. **Squats** – down we go, then rise up high,
Feel the burn, oh my, oh my!
3. **Arm Circles** – swing them wide,
Feel the air, let your muscles glide.
4. **Leg Raises** – lift them straight,
Up and down, don’t be late!
5. **Stretch and Yawn** – reach to the ground,
Touch your toes, feel the joy abound.
6. **Twists** – turn your body left and right,
Keep it loose, it feels just right.
7. **March in Place** – lift your knees,
Feel the rhythm, like a gentle breeze.
8. **High Knees** – run in a spot,
Get your heart racing, give it all you’ve got!
9. **Freeze Dance** – when the music stops,
Strike a pose, let creativity pop.
10. **Take Deep Breaths** – in and out,
Fill your lungs, that's what it’s about.
Now let’s settle back, feeling great,
Ready for learning, don’t be late!