| 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 | Write an information text |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| 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 |
Write an Information Text
Year 2
English
20
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum: English, specifically focusing on the creation of informative texts.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Begin with a discussion on what an information text is. Show examples and highlight key features. |
| 2 | Text Structure | 10 minutes | Explain the structure of an information text (title, introduction, headings, facts, conclusion). Use a whiteboard to outline a sample together. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 5 minutes | Divide students into small groups. Provide them with a topic to brainstorm facts and details to include in their information text. |
| 4 | Individual Writing | 7 minutes | Have students write their information texts individually using their group brainstorms as a guide. Encourage use of the "Information Text Checklist." |
| 5 | Sharing and Assessment | 3 minutes | Circulate around the room while students write. Collect the texts for assessment without asking students to present. |
| 6 | Conclusion | 5 minutes | Wrap up the lesson by reflecting on what makes a strong information text. Discuss what they enjoyed or found challenging about the writing process. |
Students will be assigned to complete a draft of an information text at home based on a topic of their choice. This homework will be collected and checked for understanding based on the previously covered lessons, but no presentations will be required.