| 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 as second |
| What topic | Space |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| 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 |
Space
Year 1
English as a Second Language (ESL)
20 Students
The lesson aligns with the New Zealand English Language Learning Progressions, focusing on vocabulary acquisition, listening skills, and collaborative learning.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the topic of space. Ask students what they know about space and encourage sharing their ideas. |
| 2 | Vocabulary Introduction | 5 | Introduce key vocabulary related to space (e.g., planet, star, moon). Use visuals and flashcards for better understanding. |
| 3 | Interactive Activity | 10 | Hand out the printable cards. Explain that students will fill in the cards with vocabulary words and illustrations related to space. |
| 4 | Group Work | 5 | Have students work in pairs or small groups to discuss the vocabulary and fill in their cards together. Encourage collaboration. |
| 5 | Checking Understanding | 3 | Collect or randomly check the filled cards to assess understanding. Provide stickers for participation and effort. |
| 6 | Recap and Discussion | 2 | Recap key vocabulary and ask students to share one new word they learned. |
| 7 | Conclusion | 2 | Wrap up the lesson by summarizing what was learned. Provide instructions about homework. |
"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to explore a fascinating topic: space! Can anyone tell me what they know about space? What have you seen or learned? Raise your hand if you want to share!"
Wait for a few responses, encouraging participation.
"Great ideas! Space is full of amazing things like planets, stars, and moons. Let's dive into this exciting world together!"
"Now, let’s learn some new words related to space. I’m going to show you some visuals and flashcards to help us. First, we have the word 'planet'. Can anyone tell me what a planet is?"
Pause for responses.
"That's right! A planet is a large object in space that orbits a star. Next, we have 'star.' Who can tell me what a star is?"
Encourage more answers.
"Exactly! Stars are huge balls of gas that give off light. Now, the last word we will learn today is 'moon.' What do we know about the moon?"
Accept responses and clarify if needed.
"Excellent! The moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet. Remember these words because we will use them in our activities!"
"Now it’s time for an activity! I will hand out printable cards to each of you. Your task is to fill in these cards with the vocabulary words we just learned: planet, star, and moon. You'll also draw a picture that represents each word.
Distribute the cards and explain further if needed.
"Take your time and be creative! You have ten minutes for this. Start!"
Monitor the students as they work and provide assistance where needed.
"Time's up! Now, I would like you to find a partner or group with a few classmates. Discuss the words and illustrations you wrote on your cards. Talk about what each word means and why you chose those pictures.
Encourage collaboration for five minutes.
"Remember to help each other out and share your ideas!"
"Okay, everyone, let’s see what you’ve come up with! Please pass your cards to the front. I am going to quickly check them to see how well you understood the vocabulary.
Go through the cards, offering encouragement.
"Great job! For your participation and effort today, I’ll give out some stickers!"
Distribute stickers to students.
"Before we finish up, let’s recap what we learned. Can anyone share one new word they learned today?"
Encourage students to respond.
"Fantastic! Those are important words for our understanding of space. Remember to keep them in mind."
"Finally, let’s wrap up today’s lesson. We learned about planets, stars, and the moon, and we had fun drawing and discussing!
"For homework, I want you to create a drawing of your favourite planet and write a sentence about it using one of the vocabulary words we covered. Bring your homework to class next time, and we will collect it without presentations.
"Thank you all for your hard work today. I’m so proud of you! See you next time!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a planet? | |
| Can anyone describe what a star is? | |
| What do we know about the moon? | |
| Why do you think it’s important to learn about space? | |
| Can you name a planet in our solar system? | |
| What is the difference between a star and a planet? | |
| How does the moon affect life on Earth? | |
| Can you think of a time you observed something in space? | |
| Why might it be fun to learn about the stars? | |
| What new words did you learn today regarding space? | |
| How would you explain what a "natural satellite" means? | |
| Why do you think scientists study space? | |
| Can you draw a picture of a star? | |
| How does a planet orbit a star, and what force is involved? | |
| What is the closest planet to the sun? |