| 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 | Holiday recount |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| 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 |
Holiday Recount
This lesson aligns with the Australian English Curriculum focusing on writing, particularly in recounts, and developing skills in descriptive language and structure.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Recounts | 5 | Briefly introduce the concept of recounts. Discuss the purpose and structure using examples. |
| 2 | Group Reading of Examples | 10 | Divide students into small groups. Provide them with printed examples of holiday recounts to read and analyze together. |
| 3 | Structure Breakdown | 5 | Regroup and discuss the common structure of recounts. Highlight the use of descriptive language. |
| 4 | Draft Writing | 5 | Students will independently draft their own holiday recount using a provided worksheet. |
| 5 | Peer Review | 5 | Pair students up for peer review. They will exchange drafts and provide feedback using the peer feedback form. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Homework | 5 | Summarize key learning points. For homework, students will revise their recounts based on peer feedback without presenting them in front of the class. |