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Which subjectReading
What topicDenzyl Washington
What length (min)60
What age groupYear or Grade 2
Class size23
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 slides10
Create fill-in cards for students
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments

Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Denzyl Washington

Subject

Reading

Topic

Denzyl Washington

Grade/Age Group

Year 2 (Grade 2)

Number of Students

23

Length of Lesson

60 minutes

Objectives

Materials

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum for reading comprehension, group discussions, and vocabulary development appropriate for Year 2 students.

Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length Details
1 Introduction to Denzyl Washington 10 min Brief overview of who Denzyl Washington is, using visuals. Engage students with questions.
2 Read Aloud Session 15 min Teacher reads selected excerpts about Denzyl Washington aloud to the class.
3 Group Discussion 15 min Divide students into groups of four. Each group discusses their thoughts on the reading.
4 Vocabulary Activity 10 min Introduce vocabulary related to Denzyl Washington. Use flashcards and discuss meanings.
5 Individual Practice 5 min Distribute worksheets for students to complete independently, reinforcing vocabulary.
6 Homework Assignment 5 min Assign a simple task to write one sentence about what they learned. Explain that it will be checked without presentations.

Assessment

Homework

Students will write one sentence about what they learned from the lesson related to Denzyl Washington. The homework will be checked in class without requiring them to present in front of their peers.

Lesson script

Introduction to Denzyl Washington

"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to explore an exciting figure in popular culture, Denzyl Washington. Can anyone tell me if they’ve heard of him before? Raise your hands!”

Pause for responses.

“Great! Denzyl Washington is a talented actor known for his amazing roles in many movies. To help us learn more, I have some pictures and visuals here. Let's take a look!”

Show visuals and engage with the students.

“Now, why do you think Denzyl Washington is an important figure? Let’s think about this together in our next activity!”


Read Aloud Session

“Alright, friends! It’s time for our read-aloud session. I have some excerpts about Denzyl Washington that I will read to you. Listen carefully and think about what you learn from the text. Here we go!”

Read selected excerpts.

“Wow, didn’t those stories make you feel excited? What were some things you found interesting? You did a fantastic job listening!”


Group Discussion

“Now it’s your turn to discuss! I’m going to divide you into groups of four. In your groups, I want you to talk about what you learned from the reading. You can share your favorite part or any new information you discovered.”

Divide the class into groups.

“Remember to listen to your friends and share your thoughts. You have 15 minutes for this discussion and I’ll be walking around to see how you're doing!”

Monitor the groups and assist as needed.


Vocabulary Activity

“Okay, everyone! Let’s come back together. Now, we’re going to learn some important vocabulary words related to Denzyl Washington. I will show you some flashcards. When I hold up a card, shout out what the word means or give me a sentence using it!”

Introduce vocabulary flashcards.

“Fantastic! Let’s review a couple of words one more time to make sure we all understand.”

Discuss meanings and provide examples.


Individual Practice

“Now, let’s reinforce what we’ve learned. I’m going to hand out some worksheets. Your job is to complete these individually. They will help you practice the vocabulary words we just discussed.”

Distribute worksheets.

“Take your time, and remember, this is your chance to show what you know!”


Homework Assignment

“Before we wrap up, I have your homework assignment. I want you to write one sentence about something you learned today regarding Denzyl Washington. You can use any of the vocabulary words we went over!”

Explain homework instructions clearly.

“When you’re done, bring it back to class, and I will check it without asking you to present in front of everyone. Sound good? Let’s get started!”

End the class on a positive note.

“Great job today, class! I’m excited to read your sentences.”

Slides

Slide Number Image Slide Content
1 {Image: A collage of Denzyl Washington's movie posters} - Introduction to Denzyl Washington
- Talented actor known for diverse roles
- Importance in popular culture
2 {Image: A teacher reading to students} - Read aloud session about Denzyl Washington
- Focus on listening skills
- Engage with interesting stories
3 {Image: Students in small groups discussing} - Group discussion activity
- Share learnings from the reading
- Favorite parts and new information
4 {Image: Flashcards of vocabulary words} - Vocabulary activity introduction
- Identifying important words related to Denzyl Washington
- Use words in sentences
5 {Image: Students working on worksheets} - Individual practice session
- Completing worksheets to reinforce learning
- Opportunity to apply vocabulary
6 {Image: A homework assignment paper} - Homework assignment given
- Write one sentence about Denzyl Washington
- Use vocabulary words discussed
7 {Image: Students raising hands to share} - Engaging students' input
- Encouraging participation and sharing thoughts
- Fostering a collaborative environment
8 {Image: A clock showing time management} - Time management during group discussions
- Importance of discussing within the set timeframe
- Active listening
9 {Image: A positive reinforcement symbol} - Positive feedback given during activities
- Encouraging student contributions
- Celebrating efforts and participation
10 {Image: A classroom with happy students} - Summary of the lesson
- Recap of key points learned about Denzyl Washington
- Excitement for future learning