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Which subject	Literature
What topic	Story time
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	7
What curriculum
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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	5
Create fill-in cards for students
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments

Lesson plan

Topic

Story Time

Objectives

• Encourage listening comprehension through storytelling.
• Foster imagination and creativity by engaging with narratives.
• Develop vocabulary through exposure to new words in stories.
• Promote social interaction and communication skills through group activities.

Materials

• Picture books suitable for Kindergarten
• Big book or visual aids for storytelling
• Art materials (crayons, paper, markers) for a follow-up activity
• Blank story map templates
• Audio recorder (optional for capturing student responses)

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)

Subject

Literature

Class Size

7 students

National Curriculum Alignment

• Incorporates early literacy skills.
• Engages students in listening and speaking activities aligned with language arts standards.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Greet students and introduce the story. Briefly discuss what a story is and its elements.
2	Story Reading	10	Read a selected picture book aloud to the class, using animated voice and gestures.
3	Discussion	5	Ask guided questions about the story (e.g., "What was your favorite part?").
4	Vocabulary Workshop	5	Introduce new vocabulary from the story. Use visuals or actions to explain meanings.
5	Art Activity	5	Have students create their own illustrations or a simple story map based on the book read.
6	Wrap-up and Homework Assignment	3	Recap key points and assign homework (draw a favorite scene from the story).
7	Transition	2	Prepare students for the next activity, providing a brief overview of what’s coming next.

Homework

• Students will draw their favorite scene from the story and bring it to the next class for a gallery walk where they will share their drawings with peers in small groups without formal presentation.

Assessment

• Observation of student engagement during discussion and activities.
• Review of homework drawings for understanding of the story's elements and creativity.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that the classroom is arranged for a comfortable story circle.
• Be prepared to adapt the story choice based on student interest or reading level.
• Consider using a recording device to capture students' thoughts during discussions for future reference and feedback.

Lesson script