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Which subject	English
What topic	How to
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Plan: How to

Academic Subject: English
Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten
Duration: 30 minutes
Topic: How to
Objective: Students will learn how to follow simple instructions and describe a process.

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Introduction (5 minutes)

Begin the lesson by engaging students with a question:

• Question: "What do we need to do to make a sandwich?"

Encourage students to share their experiences or ideas.

Key Vocabulary

• Instructions
• Process
• Steps

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Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

Discussion of Processes

Introduce the concept of processes and instructions by explaining that many things involve steps. Use examples that are relatable to kindergarten students, such as:

• How to tie shoelaces
• How to brush teeth
• How to plant a seed

Example: How to Make a Sandwich

1. Gather ingredients (e.g., bread, peanut butter, jelly).
2. Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread.
3. Spread jelly on the other slice of bread.
4. Put the two slices together.
5. Cut the sandwich in half.

Activity Demonstration

• Use visuals or props to demonstrate the process of making a sandwich.
• Invite a student to help with one of the steps.

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Guided Practice (10 minutes)

Steps to Follow

Hand out simple worksheets with pictures depicting the steps of tying shoelaces:

1. Cross the laces.
2. Make a loop.
3. Tuck the other lace through.
4. Pull tight.

Activity

• Have students practice outlining the steps verbally as you guide them through each picture.

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Independent Practice (3 minutes)

"How to Draw"

Ask students to think of a simple process, such as:

• How to draw a cat
• How to color a picture

Instruct them to draw the steps on their own paper.

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Closure (2 minutes)

Conclude the lesson by inviting students to share their drawings and explain the process they chose. Encourage them to use the vocabulary introduced earlier, such as "instructions" and "steps."

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Homework

Task

Ask students to complete the following at home:

1. Draw a picture that illustrates one step in a process they know (e.g., brushing teeth, planting seeds, getting dressed).
2. Write one or two sentences explaining that step using the prompt: "This is how to _____."

Example Answers

1. Drawing: A picture of someone brushing their teeth. Sentence: "This is how to brush my teeth."

2. Drawing: A picture of getting dressed. Sentence: "This is how to get dressed."

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Encourage students to bring their homework to the next lesson for sharing, reinforcing the concepts of processes and instructions.