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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Learning Animals |
| What length (min) | 50 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| Class size | 1 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
## Lesson Plan: Learning Animals
### Topic
Learning Animals
### Subject
English
### Grade/Age Group
Year 1
### Duration
50 minutes
### Class Size
1 Student
### Objectives
- To introduce students to common animals and their names.
- To enhance vocabulary related to animals.
- To engage students in identifying animals through various activities.
- To assess understanding of animal names through informal observation.
### Materials
- Picture cards of various animals
- Whiteboard and markers
- Animal sounds audio clips
- Worksheets for homework
- Storybook featuring animals
### National Curriculum Alignment
This lesson corresponds with the national curriculum focusing on familiarity with vocabulary and listening comprehension related to common animals.
### Lesson Structure
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|-------------|------------------------|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Begin with a brief introduction to animals using a picture card. Ask the student what they know about animals. |
| 2 | Vocabulary Building | 10 minutes | Present various animal picture cards one by one, say their names, and encourage the student to repeat after you. |
| 3 | Listening Activity | 10 minutes | Play animal sounds and ask the student to identify the animal corresponding to each sound using the picture cards. |
| 4 | Interactive Game | 10 minutes | Play a matching game where the student matches animal cards with their names on the whiteboard. |
| 5 | Story Time | 10 minutes | Read a short story featuring animals, asking the student questions about the animals in the story to engage comprehension. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 5 minutes | Explain the homework, which involves completing a worksheet about animals. Ensure the student understands the task. |
| 7 | Review & Conclusion | 5 minutes | Review the animal names learned during the lesson and provide positive feedback. Confirm understanding without formal presentation. |
### Homework
- Complete a worksheet related to animals, reinforcing lesson concepts.
### Assessment
Informal assessment through observation during activities, ensuring the student can identify and name common animals."Hello! Welcome to our lesson today. We are going to learn about animals! Look at this picture card." (Hold up a picture card of an animal.)
"What animal is this? Do you know anything about animals? Tell me what you know!"
"Great! Let's learn the names of some animals together. I will show you some picture cards, and I want you to repeat the name after me."
(Show the first picture card.)
"This is a dog. Can you say 'dog'?"
(Wait for the student to repeat.)
"Well done! Now, let’s look at the next card." (Repeat this process for several animals, such as cat, elephant, lion, and rabbit.)
"Now, it's time for a fun activity! I will play some sounds of different animals. When you hear a sound, try to guess which animal it is."
(Play the first animal sound.)
"Who can guess what animal that was? Yes, it's a cow! Look, here is the cow picture card."
(Continue with other animal sounds, asking for guesses and showing the corresponding picture cards.)
"Let's play a matching game! I have these animal cards, and over here I have some names on the whiteboard."
"Can you match the animal cards to their names? Let’s see how many you can get right!"
(Give the student time to match the cards with guidance as needed.)
"Fantastic job! You've matched them all correctly!"
"Now, I have a special story to share with you. It’s called 'The Animal Adventures'. Let's see what animals we can find in it."
(Read the story, pausing to ask questions.)
"Can you tell me which animals we met in the story? What did the elephant do?"
(Pause for responses and engage with follow-up questions.)
"Before we finish, I want to tell you about your homework. You will complete a worksheet about animals. There will be pictures and questions for you to answer."
"Do you understand what to do? If you have any questions while doing it at home, just let me know when we meet next time!"
"Before we finish our lesson, let's quickly review what we’ve learned today."
(Go through the animal names one last time.)
"What is this animal?" (Show a few picture cards again.)
"Fantastic! You did such great work today. I am so proud of you! Keep practicing the animal names, and I can't wait to see your homework next time!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A colourful picture card of an animal} | - Welcome to the lesson about animals! - Engage with students: What do you know about animals? |
| 2 | {Image: A picture card of a dog} | - Vocabulary Building: Learn animal names. - Repeat after me: "This is a dog." |
| 3 | {Image: A picture card of a cow} | - Listening Activity: Guess the animal sounds. - Example: Sound of a cow. |
| 4 | {Image: Various animal cards and a whiteboard} | - Interactive Game: Match animal cards to their names. - See how many matches you can get right! |
| 5 | {Image: A cover of the story 'The Animal Adventures'} | - Story Time: Reading 'The Animal Adventures'. - Discuss animals encountered in the story. |
| 6 | {Image: A worksheet about animals} | - Homework Assignment: Complete a worksheet on animals. - Questions and pictures to cover. |
| 7 | {Image: A few different animal cards} | - Review & Conclusion: Recap animal names. - Reinforce learning with Q&A on animals. |
| 8 | {Image: Happy children learning} | - Encourage continued practice at home. - Remind students to ask questions if needed. |
| 9 | {Image: A proud teacher with students} | - Praise students for their hard work. - Express excitement for seeing homework next time. |
| 10 | {Image: A classroom with animal decorations} | - End of the lesson. Thank you for participating! - Look forward to our next lesson together! |
What is the name of this animal? (Show a picture of a dog)
Listen to the animal sound: What animal do you think it is? (Play a sound of a lion)
Match the following animals to their names:
(Provide a set of animal images to match)
In the story 'The Animal Adventures', name two animals that were mentioned.
What did the elephant do in the story? Describe one action.
Write down three animal names you learned today and draw a small picture of each.
Choose one animal you would like to learn more about. Write a sentence about it.
What sound does a cow make?
"Can you name your favourite animal and tell us why you like it?"
"If you could be any animal for a day, which one would you choose and what would you do?"
"What do you think is the most interesting fact you've learned about animals today?"
"Can you describe an animal that lives in the wild and one that lives at home? How are they different?"
"What sounds do different animals make? Can you imitate one of the animal sounds we learned today?"