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Which subject	English
What topic	Understanding connection to place- sacred places and spaces. Draw/create a “place that’s special to me’ and describe why
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Understanding Connection to Place - Sacred Places and Spaces

Subject

English

Topic

Understanding connection to place - Sacred places and spaces

Grade/Age Group

Flexible (appropriate for various levels)

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

Objectives

To help students understand the concept of sacred places and spaces.
To engage students in personal reflection about places that hold particular significance for them.
To foster creativity through drawing and descriptive writing.
To develop communication skills through shared experiences without presentations.

Materials

Drawing paper
Colored pencils or markers
Worksheets with guiding questions
Whiteboard and markers

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Sacred Places	5 mins	Brief discussion on what makes a place sacred. Include examples and ask students to share.
2	Individual Reflection	5 mins	Students think about a place that is special to them. They should jot down ideas using guiding questions.
3	Drawing Activity	10 mins	Students create a drawing of their chosen place. Encourage them to include details that make it special.
4	Writing Descriptions	5 mins	Students write a short description (3-4 sentences) explaining why this place is special to them.
5	Sharing and Discussion	5 mins	Students can turn to a partner and share their drawings and descriptions, fostering dialogue and understanding.

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds to the Australian National Curriculum by addressing:

Literacy skills through descriptive writing.
Personal and social capability by encouraging students to share their experiences and listen actively.
The arts via creative drawing, allowing self-expression and exploration of personal identity.

Homework

Students are to finish their written descriptions, and one additional creative element (such as a poem, song, or additional drawing) about their sacred place. Homework will be collected the following lesson and checked for completion without presentation to the class.