| 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 | Video games |
| 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 |
English
Video Games
Varies (appropriate for middle school)
30 minutes
20
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 min | Introduce the topic of video games. Ask students about their favorite games to spark engagement. |
| 2 | Vocabulary Building | 5 min | Distribute vocabulary handouts related to video games. Explain terms and encourage students to ask questions. |
| 3 | Reading Activity | 10 min | Provide an article or excerpt. Students read the material individually, highlighting key points and unfamiliar words. |
| 4 | Group Discussion | 5 min | In small groups, discuss the reading. Encourage students to share their opinions about video games and relate them to the text. |
| 5 | Class Reflection | 3 min | Bring the class back together. Ask for general thoughts on the reading without going into details, fostering a safe space for all opinions. |
| 6 | Exit Ticket | 2 min | Hand out sticky notes. Ask each student to write one new thing they learned today about video games and submit it at the door. |
Assign students to write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about a video game they enjoy or find interesting. Remind them to use at least five vocabulary words covered in class. Homework will be collected for feedback, but no presentations will be required.
Post-lesson, assess students' understanding and engagement through their vocabulary usage in the homework. Consider adaptations for future lessons based on students' performance and interests.