| 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 | English as second |
| What topic | What is love? Essay |
| What length (min) | 50 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 8 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | joviajec1@aol.com |
| 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 |
What is Love? Essay
Grade 8
English as a Second Language (ESL)
20 Students
This lesson corresponds to the national curriculum standards for English Language Arts, focusing on writing, reading comprehension, and collaborative discussion.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Topic | 10 | Engage students with questions about their understanding of love. Write responses on the board. |
| 2 | Checking Homework | 10 | Review the homework assignment (previous essay draft) by discussing key points without student presentations. |
| 3 | Group Discussion | 15 | Divide students into groups of 4-5. Each group discusses their perspectives on love, supported by personal experiences or cultural examples. |
| 4 | Essay Structure Overview | 5 | Present the structure of an essay (introduction, body, conclusion). Distribute handouts for reference. |
| 5 | Writing Time | 10 | Allow students to start writing their essays based on the discussion and the essay structure provided. Reinforce clarity and organization. |
| 6 | Closing and Homework Assignment | 5 | Summarize the lesson’s key points. Assign students to finish their essays for submission in the next class. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are beginning a new topic that many of you may have heard of: love. To start, I want to understand what love means to each of you. Can anyone share a brief definition of love? How do you feel about love? What does it look like in your life?
[Write responses on the board]
Thank you for sharing! I see lots of interesting ideas here. Let’s keep them in mind as we delve deeper into our discussion today."
"Now, let’s take a moment to review the homework assignment from last class, where you wrote a draft of your essay. I won’t ask anyone to present; instead, I’ll go through some key points that you all might have included.
First, let's talk about the thesis statement. A strong thesis is essential for your essay. Can someone tell me why having a clear thesis is important?
[Pause for student responses]
Exactly! A clear thesis guides your essay and helps your reader understand your perspective.
Next, what about supporting arguments? What kind of examples would strengthen your essay?
[Encourage students to share thoughts]
Great! Remember, using personal experiences or cultural references can really help in creating a connection with your reader. Alright, let's move on to group discussions."
"Now, I want you to break into groups of 4 to 5 students. I’d like each group to discuss your perspectives on love. Share personal experiences or cultural insights that influence your understanding of love.
[Circle around to listen and facilitate discussions as needed]
You have 15 minutes for this discussion. Make sure everyone gets a chance to share their thoughts. I will come around to support your groups; feel free to ask me any questions. Alright, let's get started!"
"Alright, quiet down, everyone. I hope your discussions were engaging! I want to take a few minutes to discuss how to structure your essays effectively.
An essay typically has three main parts: the introduction, the body, and the conclusion.
I’m going to hand out a guide that outlines this structure for you. Please use it as a reference while writing your essays."
"You should now have a clear understanding of what your essay needs to include. You will have 10 minutes to start writing your essays based on our discussions today and the structure outlined.
Remember to focus on clarity and organization. If you have any questions, or if you want feedback on your ideas, please raise your hand, and I’ll come to help you.
Let’s begin writing!"
"Time’s up! I hope you’ve made good progress on your essays. To wrap up today, let’s quickly summarize what we discussed.
We explored the meaning of love through our group discussions, reviewed our essays' structure, and began drafting our essays.
For your homework, please finish your essays and be ready to submit them in our next class. If anyone has any last-minute questions, feel free to ask now.
Thank you for participating today! I look forward to seeing your completed essays next time!"
If you were to define love using a metaphor, what would it be and why?
Can you think of a time when your understanding of love changed? What influenced that change?
How do different cultures you know about express love differently? Can you share an example?
In your opinion, what are some common misconceptions about love that people might have?
How might you incorporate a personal experience into your essay that strengthens your thesis on love?