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What topic	To be
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Lesson Plan: To Be

Subject: English

Grade: 1

Duration: 30 minutes

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Objective

Students will understand and correctly use the verb "to be" in sentences. They will be able to identify the forms of "to be" (am, is, are) and use them in various contexts.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with sentences
• Worksheets for practice
• Storybook that uses "to be" prominently

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting: Welcome the students and introduce the topic.
2. Engagement: Ask students questions such as "Who are you?" and "What is your name?" to prompt them to think about the verb "to be."
3. Explain: Introduce the verb “to be” and its forms: am, is, are. Write them on the whiteboard.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Forms of 'To be':

   • Am: Used with 'I' (I am happy).
   • Is: Used with singular nouns (She is a teacher).
   • Are: Used with plural nouns and 'you' (They are friends, You are kind).

2. Examples:

   • I am a student.
   • He is a boy.
   • They are girls.
   • We are in class.

3. Demonstration: Show flashcards with pictures and sentences. For example:

   • Picture of a boy: “He is a boy.”
   • Picture of multiple animals: “They are animals.”

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Sentence Creation: Invite students to make sentences using "to be."

   • Example: "I am a cat." (A student holds up a cat puppet)

2. Group Activity:

   • Divide the class into small groups.
   • Give each group a flashcard with a picture and have them create a sentence using "to be."

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Hand out worksheets with fill-in-the-blank sentences that require students to use the correct form of "to be."

Example Worksheet:

1. I ___ happy. (am)
2. She ___ a teacher. (is)
3. They ___ friends. (are)

Closure (2 minutes)

• Summarize the lesson by asking students to share their sentences.
• Reinforce the use of "to be" in daily life.

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Homework

Task: Complete the worksheet provided at the end of class and write three sentences using "to be."

Worksheet Example:

1. I ___ playing. (am) - Correct Answer: am
2. The cat ___ cute. (is) - Correct Answer: is
3. You ___ my friend. (are) - Correct Answer: are

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Assessment

• Review the completed worksheets to ensure understanding of the verb "to be."
• Monitor participation during guided and independent practice.

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This lesson plan is designed to introduce first-grade students to the verb "to be" in a fun and interactive way, encouraging them to engage with the material both in the classroom and at home.