| 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 |
| What topic | Introducing information text |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 5 |
| 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 |
Introducing Information Text
Year 5
English
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the English Curriculum, focusing on the comprehension and creation of informational texts, which is a requirement for Year 5.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Discuss the concept of information texts. Ask students what they think is important in such texts. Share examples. |
| 2 | Characteristics of Information Texts | 10 mins | Introduce the key features of information texts (headings, bullet points, images). Use the whiteboard to annotate examples. |
| 3 | Printable Cards Activity | 5 mins | Distribute printed cards. Explain that students will fill them in during the next part of the lesson as they gather information. |
| 4 | Reading Activity | 5 mins | Provide students with an informational text to read. Ask them to summarize key points on their cards as they read. |
| 5 | Checking Activity | 3 mins | Collect the cards or conduct a quick random check of what students have filled out. Provide feedback. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Homework | 2 mins | Review key points learned about information texts and assign homework (e.g., create an information text on a chosen topic). |
Students are to create a short information text on a topic of their choice, ensuring it includes all key features discussed in class. Submissions will be collected and checked without presentations.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to dive into the world of information texts. Can anyone tell me what they think an information text is?
[Pause for student responses]
"Great ideas! Information texts are designed to inform us about a specific topic. They are all around us - in books, newspapers, and even online! What do you think is important to include in these texts?
[Pause for more responses]
"Excellent! Today we will explore how to identify the key features of information texts and also create one of our own. Let’s get started!"
"Now, let’s discuss the key characteristics of information texts. What kind of features do you think we might find?
[Pause for responses]
"That’s right! Some common features are headings, bullet points, images, and diagrams. I’m going to write these on the whiteboard.
[Write on the whiteboard]
"Headings help us know what each section is about. Bullet points make information easy to digest. Images can give us visual information that complements what we read.
"Let's look at an example."
[Hold up or project an example of an information text]
"Here you can see how the features are laid out. Can anyone point out a specific feature that stands out to them?
[Pause for student responses]
"Excellent job! Now you know some key characteristics we will keep in mind today."
"Next, I have some printed cards for each of you. Please take one and pass the rest back.
[Distribute printed cards]
"These cards will help you gather and organize information during our reading activity shortly. On these cards, you can write down your thoughts or new information you learn. So keep them handy!”
"Now, I’m going to give each of you an informational text to read.
[Distribute copies of the informational text]
"As you read, I want you to jot down key points on the cards we just filled in. Look for headings, bullet points, and anything else that stands out to you.
[Give students approximately 5 minutes to read and write]
"Remember, you are looking for the essential facts and any interesting details!"
"Okay, time's up! Now, I want you to look at your cards.
[Collect or randomly check cards]
"Let’s do a quick check. I’ll ask a few of you to share what you wrote down. Who would like to go first?"
[Call on a few students]
"Fantastic points! Keep in mind the types of information you noted for our next task."
"To wrap up, let’s review what we learned today. We discussed the characteristics of information texts—headings, bullet points, images—and how they help us convey information clearly.
"Your homework will be to create a short information text on a topic of your choice. Remember to include all the key features we discussed today!
"Bring your completed texts to class next time, and we’ll have fun sharing them. Thank you for your great work today, everyone!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an information text? | |
| Can you name some common features found in information texts? | |
| Why are headings important in an information text? | |
| How do bullet points help organize information? | |
| What role do images and diagrams play in information texts? | |
| During the reading activity, what key points should you look for? | |
| Why is it useful to jot down notes on printable cards while reading? | |
| What will be your homework task related to information texts? | |
| How can sharing your information texts in class enhance learning? | |
| Can you give an example of an information text you have encountered recently? |