| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| What topic | Conventions of standard English |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Welcome, young language adventurers! Today, we’re going to embark on a quest—a quest to uncover the hidden rules that govern the English language. But first, I need you to put on your thinking caps and imagine yourself as a code breaker. You may have seen this in spy movies or read it in thrilling novels, where characters must decipher secret messages. Well, guess what? The conventions of standard English are like a set of codes we must learn to communicate effectively!
To kick off our lesson, I’m going to distribute a series of cryptic messages (examples below) filled with mistakes related to conventions of standard English, including punctuation, capitalization, and grammatical errors. Your mission is to decode these messages and correct them!
Example Cryptic Messages:
"my friend and me went to the park yesterday"
(Who should come first by the rules of grammar, my friends?)
"its a sunny day outside"
(What’s the difference between “its” and “it’s”?)
"The cat slept on the mat it was very cozy"
(Can you spot where we might need a punctuation mark here?)
After the break-in code activity, we will gather as a whole class to discuss your findings. Think about these questions:
Today’s adventure isn’t just about correcting sentences—it’s about unlocking the full power of our words! Let’s dive into the world of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, and become the proficient communicators we aspire to be! 🚀
With our mission outlined, let’s gather our materials and dive deeper into each convention of standard English! Prepare your notebooks because we are about to transform our understanding of language!