aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 2
What topic	Information text
Quantity	1
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English Lesson Introduction: Exploring Information Texts

Lesson Starter: "Mystery Box of Information!"

Objective:

To introduce Year 2 students to the concept of information texts by sparking their curiosity and engaging their imaginations.

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Materials Needed:

• A mysterious box (or a large bag) – decorated with question marks
• A few objects related to various topics (e.g., a globe, a plant, an animal toy, a book)
• A whiteboard and markers

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Activity Steps:

1. Set the Scene:

   • Gather the students in a circle on the carpet.
   • Place the mystery box at the centre of the circle.

2. The Tease:

   • Explain to the students that today they are going to dive into the exciting world of information texts—the type of writing that helps us learn about different things!
   • Spark their curiosity by saying, "But first, we have a mystery to solve!"

3. Reveal the Mystery Box:

   • Encourage students to guess what is inside the box.
   • After a few guesses, open the box slowly to reveal one object at a time.

4. Guess and Discuss:

   • As each item comes out, ask the students:
     • What is this?
     • What can we learn about it?
   • For instance:
     • If you pull out a globe: "What countries do you see? What might we learn about them?"
     • If you pull out a plant: "How do plants grow? What do they need to survive?"

5. Connecting to Information Texts:

   • After discussing each item, explain to students that information texts are like "treasure maps" that help us discover facts about the world around us.
   • Write the name of the object on the whiteboard and a few things they learned about it. For example, "Globe: Countries, Oceans, Continents".

6. Transition to the Lesson:

   • Conclude by saying, "Today, we're going to learn how to read and create our own information texts just like treasure hunters who find and share amazing facts!"

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Wrap-Up:

• By using the Mystery Box of Information, students will be excited and intrigued, setting a lively tone for the rest of the lesson on information texts.

This engaging introduction encourages curiosity and participation while aligning with Year 2 learning goals in English. Happy teaching!