| 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 | Information text |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| 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 |
Information Text
Year/Grade 3
English
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Australian National Curriculum for English, focusing on the understanding and creation of different text types, audience awareness, and use of language features.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 min | Briefly introduce the concept of information texts. Show examples and list characteristics on the whiteboard. |
| 2 | Group Activity | 10 min | In pairs, students examine printed examples of information texts. They identify key features and discuss their findings. |
| 3 | Class Discussion | 5 min | Regroup and discuss the features identified by pairs. Consolidate learning by highlighting important characteristics. |
| 4 | Information Text Creation | 8 min | Students choose a topic and begin creating their own information text using A4 paper, incorporating features discussed. |
| 5 | Sharing and Feedback | 2 min | In pairs, students share their information texts with one another, providing constructive feedback. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Homework | 5 min | Wrap up the lesson by summarizing what was learned. Explain that students will finish their texts at home and submit them in the next class. |
Students will complete their information texts at home and submit them in the next lesson. The completed texts will be collected for assessment, but there will be no presentation in front of the class to alleviate anxiety and encourage participation.