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Which subject	English
What topic	Space Poem
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Space Poem

Objectives

To explore the concept of poetry related to space.
To develop students' creative writing skills.
To enhance vocabulary and comprehension through poetic forms.
To encourage collaboration and sharing of ideas within a group.

Grade/Age Group

Year 4

Subject

English

Materials

Whiteboard and markers.
Printed examples of space-themed poems.
Writing paper and colored pencils.
A space-themed video clip (3-5 minutes).
A projector (if available).
Markers for brainstorming activity.

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum

This lesson aligns with the New Zealand Curriculum for English, focusing on key competencies and learning areas such as Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Begin with a space-themed video clip. Discuss students' feelings and thoughts about space.
2	Poetry Reading	5 minutes	Read a few selected space poems aloud. Highlight poetic devices (rhyme, imagery).
3	Brainstorming	5 minutes	On the whiteboard, brainstorm space-related words and concepts with the class.
4	Creative Writing	10 minutes	Have students write their own short space poems using the brainstormed words. Encourage creativity and personal expression.
5	Peer Sharing	3 minutes	In pairs, students share their poems with each other, providing feedback.
6	Conclusion	2 minutes	Summarize the lesson. Explain homework, asking students to revise their poems at home.
7	Homework Check	0 minutes	Collect the poems for grading without presenting in front of the class.

Homework

Students will revise their poems based on peer feedback and submit their final drafts in the next class.

Assessment

Poems will be assessed on creativity, structure, and use of vocabulary.
Feedback will be provided with written comments for individual improvement.

Additional Notes

Encourage students to use illustrations alongside their poems during the revision phase for added creativity.