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Which subject	English
What topic	The secret garden
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
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

Lesson plan

Topic

The Secret Garden

Objectives

To understand the main themes and characters of "The Secret Garden."
To enhance vocabulary related to the story.
To encourage imaginative thinking by discussing garden experiences.

Materials

A copy of "The Secret Garden" (or excerpts)
Whiteboard and markers
Vocabulary cards with relevant terms
Drawing paper and crayons
Handout for at-home reading (selected excerpts)

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 2

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to the Topic	5	Briefly introduce "The Secret Garden." Discuss students' prior knowledge of gardens and reading.
2	Read Aloud	10	Read an excerpt from "The Secret Garden" aloud to the class, focusing on tone and expression.
3	Vocabulary Exploration	5	Introduce key vocabulary (e.g., 'garden', 'secret', 'nature') using vocabulary cards. Engage students in matching words with pictures.
4	Discussion	5	Facilitate a group discussion about the main characters and themes. Prompt with questions like "What makes a garden special?"
5	Creative Activity	5	Students draw their own secret garden and label it with new vocabulary words learned in class.
6	Conclusion	2	Recap the key points discussed, including vocabulary, themes, and characters.
7	Homework Assignment	3	Distribute a handout for at-home reading (an excerpt from "The Secret Garden") for students to read at home and answer questions on. Homework will be collected and checked without presentations.

Assessment

Students' understanding will be assessed through their participation in the discussion and the vocabulary activity.
The creative activity will be reviewed for incorporation of vocabulary and imagination.

Homework

Students will read a selected excerpt from "The Secret Garden" and complete a worksheet with questions related to the reading. The homework will be checked but not presented in front of the class to encourage independent reflection.