| 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 | Short story |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| 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
Short Story
Grade 7
30 Minutes
20 Students
This lesson will align with the standards for English Language Arts focusing on comprehension, analysis, and creativity in writing.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Short Stories | 5 min | Introduce the concept of a short story. Discuss its definition and key components. |
| 2 | Reading the Short Story | 10 min | Distribute copies of the selected short story and read it together as a class. |
| 3 | Group Discussion | 5 min | Break students into small groups to discuss the elements of the story and share their thoughts on its themes. |
| 4 | Class Reflection | 5 min | Regroup and have a class discussion where groups share their insights. Document key points on the whiteboard. |
| 5 | Outline Creation | 5 min | Provide students with an outline template and instruct them to start planning their own short story. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 5 min | Assign students to complete their short story outlines as homework for the next class. No presentations required. |
Students will complete their outline for a short story, focusing on the key elements discussed in class. Outlines are to be submitted in the next lesson for review.
Ensure that the selected short story is appropriate for the age group and aligns with the diverse reading levels in the classroom. Encourage creativity in the homework assignment while providing supportive feedback in the next lesson.