aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Reading
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	The koala who could
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: The Koala Who Could

Welcome to Our Reading Adventure!

Hello, Year 1! Today we are going to embark on a very special reading adventure. We’ll be exploring the story of “The Koala Who Could.” This is a delightful tale about a little koala who discovers the importance of bravery and belief in oneself.

Hook the Students: The Secret Sound

To kick off our lesson, I have a fun activity for you! Before we dive into the book, let’s warm up our ears and imaginations with a mystery sound.

1. Play a short audio of a koala sound. (If you don’t have that, try to imitate a soft “bellowing” noise a koala might make!)
2. Ask the students: “What do you think made that sound?”
3. Engage with Questions:
   • “Have you ever seen a koala before?”
   • “What do you think a koala does all day?”

Setting the Scene

Now that we are excited, let’s talk about our friend, the koala.

• Display a Picture of a Koala: Show a colourful picture of a koala hanging from a tree.
• Discussion Time:
  • “What do you notice about this koala?”
  • “Can you describe what it looks like? What colour is it? What is it doing?”

Introduce the Book

Now, let’s get ready to open our book! “The Koala Who Could” teaches us about courage, friendship, and trying new things.

• Show the Cover: Hold up the book and show the title.
• Prediction Time: “What do you think this story will be about? Why do you think the koala is important?”

Transition to Reading

Get your listening ears ready! We’re going to read our story together. Remember to think about the koala’s feelings and the friends he meets along the way!

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Let’s turn to page one and see what happens next!