Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson. The academic subject for which the text must be created - English. Content must be appropriate f...
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aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_typeGive a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subjectEnglish
What age groupYear or Grade 2
What topicPost Reading Task
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Any other preferencesGenerate a post reading task for this text; insert question at the bottom - THINK! What is a 'scream machine'? (If you can't guess, look at the photo to helpyou.) s.C E M MACHINES Scarv. , fun? Why do millions of people love roller coasters? The answer is that people love feeling afraid when they know they're in no real danger. But Jane Clark has never been on a roller coaster. She is frightened of heights and speed. 'It's All my friends have ridden on roller coasters, and they love it; says Jane. 'I've always wanted to try, but I've never been brave enough.' Well, Jane has decided that today this is going to change. She has bought a ticket for Oblivion and her friends are here to support her. Her heart is beating and she can't speak as she gets in.Then they're off. People are screaming because they're scared, or is it because they're excited? She screams, too.Three minutes later, it's all over. Jane is happy. She's done it! She's been on her first roller

Beginning the Lesson: Roller Coaster Adventures

Engaging Introduction

Today, we're going on a thrilling adventure without leaving the classroom! 🎢 Before we dive into our reading, let's imagine we are all at a big amusement park. Picture the sound of laughter, the scent of popcorn, and the excitement in the air. Can you hear the roller coasters zooming by?

Activity: Class Brainstorm

  1. Ask Students: "What do you think a roller coaster feels like? What sounds do you hear? Can you feel your heart racing?"
  2. Write Their Ideas: As students respond, jot down their thoughts and feelings on the board. This will help us connect better with our reading today.

Reading Task

Mary’s Challenge

We will read about a girl named Jane Clark who decides to face her fear and ride a roller coaster. Let’s pay attention to her feelings and thoughts as we read along!

Post-Reading Task

Now that we've finished reading about Jane's exciting adventure, let's think about what we learned.

Tasks:

  1. Draw Your Emotion: Draw a picture of how Jane felt before she got on the roller coaster and how she felt after. Use bright colors for happy feelings and darker colors for scary feelings.

  2. Character Reflection: Write 2-3 sentences about a time you were brave like Jane. What did you do, and how did it feel to be brave?

  3. Group Discussion: In small groups, discuss what makes roller coasters exciting or scary. Share your thoughts about why people love to ride them.

  4. Creative Writing: Imagine you designed your very own roller coaster! What would it look like, and what would its name be? Write a short description of your dream ride.

THINK!

What is a 'scream machine'? (If you can't guess, look at the photo to help you.)