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	Free time
Quantity	1
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Engaging Introduction to Free Time Activities

Introduction

Start your lesson on "Free Time" with an interactive activity that will captivate your Year 9 students’ attention and spark their creativity. To set the scene, create a lively atmosphere that encourages enthusiasm and participation.

Activity: "The Mystery Box"

Objectives

• To ignite students' interest in the topic of free time.
• To encourage students to think creatively about their interests and hobbies.
• To foster discussion and collaboration among peers.

Materials Needed

• A box (decorated to make it visually appealing).
• Various objects representing different free time activities (e.g., a book, sports equipment, a musical instrument, art supplies, or a puzzle).

Steps

1. Introduction to the Mystery Box: Begin by presenting the "Mystery Box" to the class. Explain that it contains items that represent various free time activities people enjoy.

2. Group Participation: Invite each student (or groups of students) to come up to the box and draw an object without revealing it to the class.

3. Creative Storytelling: Once all the students have selected their items, ask them to think about how that item could represent a free time activity they enjoy.

   • For example, if a student picks a book, they might share a short story about their favourite genre or author.
   • If someone chooses a football, they could talk about a memorable match they played in or watched.

4. Sharing Session: After each student has had a chance to share their story, facilitate a discussion where students can ask questions about each other's interests.

Conclusion

Wrap up the introduction by highlighting the importance of free time and how it enriches our lives. Emphasise that everyone has unique ways of spending their leisure time and that today's lesson will explore various free time activities, including the vocabulary and phrases related to them.

Transition to Lesson Focus

Now that students have warmed up their imaginations and shared their interests, transition into the main lesson on vocabulary and phrases associated with free time activities. You might say, "Today, we're going to build on what we've shared and explore even more ways to express our passions and hobbies in English!"

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This engaging introduction not only sets a positive tone for the lesson but also encourages student participation and fun, making the learning experience more memorable.