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What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Words Ending in -ing

Subject: English

Grade: 1

Duration: 30 Minutes

Topic: Words Ending in -ing

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Identify words that end with the suffix "-ing."
2. Use at least five "-ing" words in sentences.
3. Understand how "-ing" changes the form of a verb.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with words ending in -ing (e.g., running, jumping, singing)
• Worksheets for practice
• Pictures depicting actions to describe

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Introduction (5 Minutes)

• Begin the lesson with a brief discussion about actions. Ask the students to share what activities they enjoy doing.
• Introduce the suffix "-ing" and explain that it shows an action happening right now.
• Write a few verbs on the board (e.g., run, jump, sing) and demonstrate how to change each to its "-ing" form (running, jumping, singing).

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Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

1. Show Examples:
   Use flashcards to display a variety of action words:

   • Running
   • Jumping
   • Eating
   • Playing
   • Reading

2. Explain Verb Transformation:
   Explain how adding "-ing" to a verb changes its meaning:

   • "Run" means to go quickly on foot. "Running" means the action is happening now.

3. Draw Connections:
   Encourage students to think of more examples. Write their contributions on the board.

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Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

• Group Activity:
  Divide the students into small groups. Provide each group with a set of pictures depicting different actions (e.g., someone jumping, someone cooking).

• Task:
  Ask each group to come up with the correct "-ing" word for each action in the pictures.

• Discussion:
  After 5 minutes, bring the class back together and have each group share their findings.

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Independent Practice (5 Minutes)

• Worksheet Activity:
  Distribute worksheets where students will:
  1. Fill in the blanks with the correct "-ing" form of verbs.
  2. Draw a picture of themselves doing one of the activities ending with "-ing" (e.g., running or swimming).
• Walk around the classroom to assist students who may need help.

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Closing (5 Minutes)

• Review:
  Quickly recap what they learned about "-ing" words.
• Sharing:
  Ask a few students to share their drawings and the corresponding "-ing" word.
• Homework:
  Encourage students to think of three new "-ing" words at home and write them down in their notebooks for discussion in the next class.

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Assessment

• Assess students' understanding through participation in class discussions and group activities.
• Review completed worksheets for accuracy in using "-ing" words.

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Reflection

• After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what needs improvement for future lessons.

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This lesson plan focuses on engaging Year 1 students with hands-on and participatory activities while helping them understand the concept of words ending in -ing.