aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	English
What age group	Doesn't matter
What topic	Verbs
Quantity	1
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Introduction to Verbs: A Dynamic Journey

Hook: The "Verb Adventure" Story

Begin your lesson with an engaging story that captures the students' imagination. You can project an intriguing image onto the board: a vibrant forest scene filled with various animals. As you display the image, narrate the following:

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The Story Begins

Once upon a time, in a lush green forest, there lived four unique animals. Each animal had a special power that made them the heart and soul of the woodland.

• Felicity the Frog could leap from lily pad to lily pad, always on the move.
• Benny the Bear likes to wander through the trees, exploring every nook and cranny.
• Ella the Eagle loved to soar high above the canopy, witnessing the beauty of the world.
• Tilly the Tortoise preferred to trudge slowly, taking in every detail of her surroundings.

One sunny morning, a mysterious wind swept through the forest, and Felicity hopped over to her friends, eager to share the news.

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Discussion Prompt

After narrating the introduction, invite students to discuss the following questions:

1. What do you think the unique powers of the animals represent?
2. Can you identify the words that describe what the animals do?

Write students' responses on the board and guide them to recognise that these words are verbs – action words that bring stories to life!

Transition into Learning about Verbs

With the students now engaged and curious, transition into the lesson by explaining that today they will explore what verbs are, how they function within sentences, and why they are essential for expressing action, states, and occurrences.

By using this creative storytelling approach, students can connect emotionally with the topic, see verbs in action, and feel inspired to learn more about these dynamic words.