| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Aesthetic features in children’s tv shows |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 8 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| 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 | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
English
Aesthetic Features in Children’s TV Shows
Year 8 (12-13 years old)
30 minutes
20 students
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (mins) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the lesson topic and objectives. Engage students with a question: "What makes a children’s show appealing?" |
| 2 | Explanation of Aesthetic Features | 5 | Define aesthetic features with examples (color, sound, animation style) using handouts and discussion. |
| 3 | Viewing Clips | 10 | Show clips from 2-3 different children’s TV shows. Ask students to take note of aesthetic features as they watch. |
| 4 | Group Discussion | 5 | In small groups, students discuss their observations of the aesthetic features in the clips. What did they notice? |
| 5 | Class Share and Summary | 3 | Groups share insights briefly while the teacher summarizes key points on the whiteboard. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 | Assign students to choose a children’s TV show at home and write a short paragraph on its aesthetic features. |
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum's English strand for Year 8, particularly focusing on literature analysis and media studies. The emphasis on visual literacy through children's shows enhances comprehension skills and critical thinking.