Lesson Opening: Exploring the Power of "To Be"
Hook: The "Who Am I?" Game
Objective:
Engage students in a fun and interactive way, introducing them to the verb "to be" through personal identification and expression.
Materials Needed:
- Sticky notes
- Markers
- A whiteboard or chart paper
Instructions:
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Preparation (5 minutes):
- Distribute sticky notes and markers to each student.
- Ask students to write down three adjectives that describe themselves. For example, they might write "happy," "curious," "sporty," etc.
- Ensure they keep their notes secret.
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Activity (10 minutes):
- Invite each student to come up to the front of the class one at a time, without showing their sticky notes.
- The rest of the class will take turns guessing the adjectives based on clues given by the student. For instance, a student could say, "I am and I love to ," creating a sentence with the verb "to be."
- Encourage students to keep their guesses appropriate and to engage positively.
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Class Reflection (5 minutes):
- Once all students have presented, gather the class together for a brief reflection.
- On the whiteboard, draw a simple chart with two columns: one for adjectives and another to list sentences using the verb "to be."
- Ask students to volunteer sentences using the verb "to be," and write them down. For example, "I am happy," or "She is curious."
Transition to Lesson:
After the activity, explain that the verb "to be" will be the focus of today's lesson. Highlight how, just like they identified themselves using the verb, they will explore its various forms (am, is, are) and how it helps us describe our identity, feelings, and states of being.
This engaging start creates a personal connection to the topic, encourages participation, and sets the stage for deeper exploration of the verb "to be" in English.