| 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 | Talk for Writing. Fantastic Mr. Fox |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| 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 |
Talk for Writing - Fantastic Mr. Fox
Suitable for various grade levels (flexible based on student proficiency)
English
20 students
This lesson correlates with the national curriculum’s emphasis on developing writing skills, narrative techniques, and comprehension through interactive storytelling.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Topic | 5 | Briefly introduce "Fantastic Mr. Fox," discussing key themes. Engage students with open questions. |
| 2 | Reading Activity | 10 | Read aloud an excerpt from "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Encourage students to listen for story elements. |
| 3 | Group Discussion | 5 | Divide class into small groups to discuss characters, plot, and their favorite parts of the story. |
| 4 | Creating a Story Map | 5 | Provide a story map template for students to fill in key elements (characters, setting, plot). |
| 5 | Creative Writing Activity | 5 | Students write a short continuation or new story inspired by "Fantastic Mr. Fox." |
| 6 | Peer Review | 5 | Students exchange their stories with a partner for constructive feedback without presenting. |
Assign students to write a paragraph about their favorite character from "Fantastic Mr. Fox" and their reasoning. Students will submit this paragraph in writing the following class for teacher feedback, eliminating the need for in-class presentation.