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Which subject	English
What topic	Exclamation marks
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Exclamation Marks

Objectives

• Understand the purpose of exclamation marks in sentences.
• Identify exclamation marks in written texts.
• Create sentences using exclamation marks appropriately.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Exemplar sentences printed on paper
• Worksheets for practice
• Projector (if necessary)
• Storybooks that contain exclamatory sentences

Grade/Age Group

Year 2

Subject

English

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Year 2 English, focusing on the conventions of written texts, punctuation, and sentence structure.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce the topic of exclamation marks. Discuss their purpose and how they show strong feelings or commands. Ask students to share examples.
2	Explanation	5	Explain the rules for using exclamation marks. Show some examples on the whiteboard.
3	Group Activity	10	Divide students into small groups. Provide them with exemplar sentences and ask them to identify the exclamation marks. Encourage discussion.
4	Class Discussion	5	Reconvene and discuss the group findings. Review the sentences together, highlighting any mistakes.
5	Individual Practice	5	Distribute worksheets with exercises on using exclamation marks. Provide guidance as needed.
6	Homework Assignment	5	Assign students to write a short paragraph using at least three sentences that include exclamation marks. Provide a review of what is expected for the homework.
7	Conclusion and Review	2	Recap the lesson, emphasizing the importance of exclamation marks in expressing strong emotions.

Homework

• Write a short paragraph that includes at least three sentences using exclamation marks.
• Collect homework at the beginning of the next lesson for assessment without asking any students to present in front of the class.

Assessment

• Review and provide feedback on homework, focusing on the correct usage of exclamation marks.
• Monitor student understanding during group activities and class discussions.

Additional Notes

• Ensure to provide positive reinforcement during group activities to encourage participation.
• Adjust support for students who may need additional assistance with sentence structure and punctuation.

Lesson script