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| Which subject | English as second |
| What topic | First hand and second hand experience |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| 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 |
English as a Second Language
First-Hand and Second-Hand Experience
Year 6
11-12 years old
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the expectations of the English curriculum regarding comprehension, writing, and application of language skills.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Introduce the topic by explaining first-hand and second-hand experiences. Provide definitions and examples. |
| 2 | Video Presentation | 5 mins | Show a short video clip that illustrates first-hand and second-hand experiences. Discuss the video briefly after. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 mins | Divide students into small groups. Have them discuss and list their own first-hand experiences. Each group shares one example. |
| 4 | Class Discussion | 5 mins | Conduct a class discussion on the importance and relevance of distinguishing between first-hand and second-hand experiences. |
| 5 | Writing Exercise | 5 mins | Ask students to write a short paragraph about a first-hand experience they have had. Ensure they use descriptive language. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 5 mins | Assign students to find a second-hand experience (from a book, article, or video). They will write a brief summary for next class but no presentations will be required. |
Students will find and summarise a second-hand experience from a book, article, or video. They should prepare a brief written report to turn in during the next lesson, avoiding in-class presentations to ensure all students feel comfortable.