aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	English as second
What age group	Year or Grade 9
What topic	Be going to
Quantity	1
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Creative Lesson Introduction: "Be Going To"

Objective:

To engage Grade 9 students in learning the grammatical structure "be going to" through a fun and relatable activity.

Introduction Activity: "Future Predictions"

Step 1: Setting the Scene

Begin the lesson by dimming the lights slightly and placing a crystal ball or a science fiction movie poster at the front of the classroom.

Prompt: "Welcome, future seers! Today, we will become fortune tellers for a day. Each of you will predict what you are going to do in the future."

Step 2: Visualization

Ask the students to close their eyes for a moment and visualize their future. Prompt them with questions:

• What do you see yourself doing in 5 years?
• Where do you picture yourself living?
• What hobbies or careers do you envision?

Step 3: Sharing Thoughts

After a brief reflection period (about 1-2 minutes), invite students to share their ideas with a partner. Encourage them to use the phrase "I am going to..." to express their thoughts. For example:

• "I am going to become a scientist."
• "I am going to travel to Japan."

Step 4: Transition to the Lesson

After the sharing session, gather the students' attention and say: "Fantastic predictions! Now that we've dreamt about our future, let’s learn how to express our plans using the phrase 'be going to.'"

Conclusion

This introductory activity not only engages students' imaginations but also prepares them to dive into the structure of "be going to" in sentences. Transition smoothly into a mini-lesson on the grammatical form, followed by real-life examples and practice exercises.