| 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 | Reading |
| What topic | Current Events |
| 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 |
Current Events
Any grade level (flexible for various ages)
Reading
20 students
30 minutes
Aligns with national standards for reading comprehension, critical thinking, and engagement with contemporary issues.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Current Events | 5 mins | Briefly introduce the concept of current events and its importance in daily life. Discuss some major current topics to engage students. |
| 2 | Article Selection | 5 mins | Hand out a variety of news articles. Allow students to choose which article they would like to read. |
| 3 | Independent Reading | 10 mins | Students read their selected articles silently. Encourage them to take notes on key points and any questions they may have. |
| 4 | Group Discussion | 5 mins | In small groups, students share their articles and discuss the main ideas, opinions, and any relevant context. |
| 5 | Reflection and Conclusions | 3 mins | Bring the class back together. Ask a few guiding questions to facilitate a group discussion about what they learned. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 mins | Assign students to write a brief summary of their article and include one opinion on the topic discussed. This will not be presented publicly. |