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Which subject	English
What topic	SPAG
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar)

Objectives

To enhance understanding of the fundamental rules of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
To apply these rules in writing and editing tasks.
To develop confidence in identifying and correcting SPAG errors.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Printed handouts with SPAG exercises
Projector and laptop for presentation
Example texts with SPAG errors
SPAG checklist for self-assessment
Homework assignment sheet

Grade/Age Group

Year 8

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Link

This lesson corresponds with the national curriculum's expectations for Year 8 English, focusing on developing language skills, particularly in written communication.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to SPAG	5	Briefly introduce SPAG: define what it is and why it's important. Engage students with a question about challenges they face in writing.
2	Interactive SPAG Activity	10	Divide students into pairs. Provide example texts with SPAG errors. Students work together to identify and correct the errors. Monitor and assist as necessary.
3	Class Discussion	5	Reconvene as a class. Discuss the common errors found during the activity and clarify any misunderstandings. Use the whiteboard to illustrate points.
4	Individual Practice	5	Hand out printed SPAG exercises for students to complete individually. Encourage students to use the SPAG checklist for self-assessment.
5	Homework Explanation	5	Explain the homework assignment. Students will write a short paragraph and self-check for SPAG accuracy using a provided checklist.
6	Conclusion	5	Summarize key points of the lesson. Emphasize the importance of SPAG in effective communication. Remind students to review their homework checklist before submission.

Assessment

Monitor student participation during the interactive activities.
Review corrected SPAG exercises for understanding.
Check homework assignment for application of SPAG skills, providing feedback where necessary without students presenting in class.

Homework

Write a short paragraph (100-150 words) on a topic of their choice. Use the SPAG checklist to self-edit before submission. Students will submit their homework by the next lesson for feedback.