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Which subject	English
What topic	Information report on Australian animals
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Information Report on Australian Animals

Objectives

• Students will understand the structure of an information report.
• Students will identify key features of Australian animals.
• Students will draft a simple information report on a chosen Australian animal.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (optional)
• Printed handouts of information report templates
• Access to laptops or tablets for research (optional)
• Images of various Australian animals
• Assessment rubrics for information reports

Grade/Age Group

Grade 4 - 6 (ages 9-12)

Subject

English

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for English, specifically focusing on:

• Writing informative texts
• Understanding the purpose, audience, and structure of information reports

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce the topic of Australian animals. Show images and encourage students to share what they know. Discuss the importance of information reports.
2	Define Information Reports	5	Explain the structure and features of an information report (title, introduction, facts, conclusion). Provide examples relevant to Australian animals.
3	Research Activity	10	Allow students to choose an Australian animal. Using handouts or devices, they should gather information (habitat, diet, and interesting facts) about their animal.
4	Drafting the Report	7	Students will begin drafting their information report using the provided template, focusing on structure and clarity.
5	Peer Review	3	In pairs, students will exchange drafts and provide feedback based on the rubric, focusing on content accuracy and clarity.
6	Conclusion and Wrap-Up	5	Summarize key points from the lesson. Remind students to complete their reports for homework. Collect any handouts or drafts for assessment.

Homework

Students will complete and submit their information reports by the next lesson. The teacher will review submissions without having students present their work in class. Feedback will be given through written comments on their reports.

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