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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Setting description, chiildren to think of a explanded noun phrases to to describe a city. |
| What length (min) | 60 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 8 |
| What curriculum | National curriclum year 1 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Setting description: Using expanded noun phrases to describe a city
Year 1 (Ages 5-6)
Mathematics (incorporating descriptive language skills)
8 students
Aligned with Year 1 standards
Students will write a short paragraph describing their own city using expanded noun phrases. This will be checked by the teacher without presentations from students.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (mins) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 10 | Briefly explain what expanded noun phrases are. Provide examples using pictures of cities. |
| 2 | Class Discussion | 10 | Discuss what makes a city special. Encourage students to share ideas about cities they know. |
| 3 | Noun Phrase Exploration | 10 | Introduce how to create expanded noun phrases. Use examples on the whiteboard. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 15 | Divide students into pairs. Each group receives images of a city and collaborates to create descriptions using expanded noun phrases. |
| 5 | Sharing and Feedback | 10 | Each group shares their descriptions in a round-robin format. Teacher facilitates feedback and encourages all groups to share. |
| 6 | Wrap-up | 5 | Summarize key points of the lesson. Reinforce the use of expanded noun phrases in their descriptions. |
This structured lesson plan is designed to engage students in exploring language through mathematics, encourages teamwork, and allows for individual expression in homework without the pressure of presentations in class.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to have a fun lesson about describing cities using expanded noun phrases. Can anyone tell me what an expanded noun phrase is? Yes, that's right! It’s when we add more words to a noun to give it more detail, like 'the tall, shiny skyscraper' instead of just 'the skyscraper.'
Now, I have some pictures of different cities here. Look at this first one (show image of a city). What do you see? How would you describe it using more detail? Excellent! Let’s remember those details as we go along today."
"Now, let’s talk about what makes a city special. I want each of you to think of a city you know. What do you like about it? Maybe it’s the big parks, the noisy streets, or the friendly people. I’ll start with London. I love the bright lights and the buzzing atmosphere!
Let’s hear from you. Who wants to share a city and what makes it special? Yes, tell me more! Great ideas everyone! You’re doing a fantastic job thinking about the wonderful things in these cities."
"Alright, let’s dive deeper into how to create those expanded noun phrases. On the whiteboard, I’m going to write down a simple noun, like ‘city.’ Now, what can we add to make it more descriptive?
Let’s think together! If we added ‘busy’ and ‘colourful,’ it could become ‘the busy, colourful city.’ How does that sound? Yes, wonderful! Let’s try a few more together. If I say ‘park,’ what can we add? Excellent! 'The green, spacious park' is another great example. Remember, the more descriptive you are, the more vivid your writing will be!"
"Now it’s time for a group activity! I’d like everyone to turn to a partner. I have some images of cities for each pair. Take a look at your city image and work together to come up with some expanded noun phrases to describe what you see.
You can use sticky notes to write down your phrases. Don't forget to think about the details we talked about, like the colour, size, and feelings that the city gives you. You have 15 minutes. Go ahead and start!"
"Wow, that was fantastic! Now, let’s share what we came up with. We’ll do this round-robin style. Each pair will take turns sharing one of their expanded noun phrases. I’ll go first to show you how it’s done: ‘the bright, bustling marketplace’ – your turn!”
(As students share, provide positive feedback and ask questions to encourage further descriptions.)
"Great job, everyone! I loved hearing all the creative descriptions. Remember, every detail adds to the picture you are painting with words."
"To finish up, let’s quickly recap what we learned today. Can anyone remind me what an expanded noun phrase is? Yes, adding more details to a noun! Fantastic!
For your homework, I’d like you to write a short paragraph about your own city using these expanded noun phrases. Remember, you can use everything we learned today. I’ll read through them but don’t worry, we won’t present them in class.
Thank you all for your hard work today! I had a lovely time exploring cities with you. See you next time!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A vibrant city skyline} | - Introduction to expanded noun phrases |
| - Definition: Adding detail to nouns | ||
| - Example: "the tall, shiny skyscraper" | ||
| 2 | {Image: Picture of London at night} | - Class discussion on special cities |
| - Share personal experiences with favourite cities | ||
| - Example: London's bright lights and atmosphere | ||
| 3 | {Image: Whiteboard with text} | - Exploring expanded noun phrases |
| - Starting point: Simple noun 'city' | ||
| - Adding details: "the busy, colourful city" | ||
| 4 | {Image: Green park scene} | - More examples: Creating descriptive phrases |
| - Example: "the green, spacious park" | ||
| - Importance of vivid writing | ||
| 5 | {Image: Students collaborating} | - Group activity: Partner work with city images |
| - Create expanded noun phrases | ||
| - Focus on details: colour, size, feelings | ||
| 6 | {Image: Students sharing ideas} | - Sharing and feedback session |
| - Round-robin sharing of phrases | ||
| - Example: "the bright, bustling marketplace" | ||
| 7 | {Image: Teacher giving praise} | - Positive feedback on students' creativity |
| - Encouraging further descriptions | ||
| 8 | {Image: Visual recap or summary} | - Wrap-up of lesson concepts |
| - Recap: What is an expanded noun phrase? | ||
| 9 | {Image: Homework template or task} | - Homework assignment: Write about your city |
| - Use expanded noun phrases learned today | ||
| 10 | {Image: Thank you or farewell} | - Thanks for participation and hard work |
| - Looking forward to the next lesson |
Can you think of an expanded noun phrase to describe a place you visited recently? What details would you include?
How would you describe a city that you think is very different from London using an expanded noun phrase?
If you could create a new city with any features you wanted, what would it be like? Share an expanded noun phrase to capture its essence.
What feelings do you associate with the city you chose earlier? Can you express that feeling in an expanded noun phrase?
Imagine you're writing a travel brochure for a city. What expanded noun phrase would you use to make it sound appealing to visitors?