Lesson Plan: Feelings and Reading Skills for Year 3

Class Details

• Year: Year 3
• Number of Students: 8
• Teaching Assistants: None

Learning Objective

Students will enhance their vocabulary related to feelings and develop reading skills through the exploration of a text about "scream machines."

Key Vocabulary Words

• Excitement
• Fear
• Brave
• Nervous
• Thrill

Suggested Prior Learning

Students should have a basic understanding of different emotions and prior exposure to discussions about feelings and experiences related to fear and excitement.

Lesson Sequence

Before Lesson Start (5 minutes)

• The teacher registers attendance.
• Collect students' essays.
• Students who have not submitted are advised to do so either by email or after the Easter holidays.

Pre-Reading Activity (10 minutes)

• Introduce the topic of feelings related to thrill rides.
• Conduct a guided discovery on vocabulary, discussing what each word means and how they relate to feelings experienced on rides.
• Provide an extra sheet with definitions and examples of the five key vocabulary words.
• Encourage students to discuss the words with a partner, sharing their own experiences with feelings of excitement or fear.

Reading Activity (20 minutes)

• Distribute the text about "scream machines" (a fun, age-appropriate story about amusement park rides).
• Read the text aloud to the class.
• Pause at key points to ask comprehension questions, such as:
  • "What ride do you think would make someone feel excited?"
  • "How might someone feel if they were too scared to go on a ride?"
• After reading, have a group discussion about the characters' feelings.

Vocabulary Exercise (15 minutes)

• Students will work individually to complete a vocabulary worksheet that includes fill-in-the-blank sentences, matching definitions, and using words in their own sentences.
• Provide support as needed, prompting students to think about their feelings when discussing the words.

Closing Activity (10 minutes)

• Review the key vocabulary words with the class.
• Have students share one feeling they experienced when reading about the scream machines.
• Encourage students to draw a picture of their favorite ride and label it with one of the vocabulary words.
• Share the pictures with the class, promoting further discussion about their feelings and experiences.

Assessment

• Monitor student participation during discussions.
• Evaluate vocabulary worksheets for understanding and correct usage of key terms.
• Review students' drawings and their verbal explanations during the closing activity to assess comprehension of feelings.

Materials Needed

• Text about "scream machines"
• Vocabulary worksheet
• Extra sheets with definitions and examples
• Drawing materials (paper, crayons, markers)

Reflection

At the end of the lesson, reflect on what activities engaged the students the most and identify areas for improvement in future lessons. Consider gathering feedback from students about their feelings towards the lesson and their understanding of the vocabulary.