| 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 | Informative, persuasive and imaginative – language for interaction |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
| 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 |
Informative, Persuasive and Imaginative Language for Interaction
Year 4
English
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum, specifically focusing on Literacy and Language, and developing students' ability to comprehend and create various text types.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Introduce the three types of language. Provide examples and ask students to share their experiences with each type. |
| 2 | Group Activity: Identifying Language | 10 mins | Divide students into groups. Provide them with handouts. Each group identifies examples of informative, persuasive, and imaginative language from the handouts. |
| 3 | Whole Class Discussion | 5 mins | Engage the whole class to share findings. Discuss the characteristics of each language type based on group input. |
| 4 | Application Activity | 5 mins | Students create their own sentences or short paragraphs for each language type on chart paper, working in their groups. |
| 5 | Reflection and Homework Assignment | 5 mins | Students write a brief reflection on the type of language they find most interesting on sticky notes. Assign homework to write a short paragraph using one type of language without presenting it in class. |
Informal assessment through group work and whole-class discussions. Collect reflections and homework for evaluation without requiring presentations.
This lesson aims to foster an understanding of how different types of language can be utilized in communication, aligning with the curricular goals for Year 4 English. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will explore and apply their knowledge collaboratively.