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Which subject	English
What topic	Back to school
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Back to School

Topic

Back to School

Objectives

• Students will be able to express their thoughts about summer activities and their feelings about returning to school.
• Students will practice vocabulary related to school and summer.
• Students will engage in cooperative learning through discussion and group activities.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart paper and markers
• "Back to School" vocabulary handouts
• Sticky notes
• Art supplies (colored pencils, crayons)

Grade/Age Group

• Elementary to Middle School (Ages 8-14)

Subject

• English Language Arts

Class Size

• 20 students

Duration

• 30 minutes

National Curriculum Standards

• The lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, focusing on speaking and listening skills and vocabulary acquisition.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Begin with a brief discussion about summer experiences. Ask students to share one thing they did over the summer.
2	Vocabulary Preview	5	Introduce key vocabulary words (e.g., school, friends, classroom) using handouts. Explain meanings and usage.
3	Group Discussion	10	Divide students into small groups. Have them discuss what they are most excited or nervous about for the new school year. Use chart paper to note key points.
4	Vocabulary Activity	5	Have students create a "Back to School" poster using the vocabulary words. Encourage creativity and teamwork.
5	Sharing Posters	5	Students display their posters around the classroom. Walk around and have informal discussions about their artwork.
6	Reflection and Review	5	Conclude the lesson with a group reflection. Ask students to write one thing they are looking forward to on a sticky note and place it on a “returning to school” board.

Homework

• Students will write a short paragraph about their summer experiences and what they hope to achieve this school year. This will be submitted the following class without any presentations.

Assessment

• Monitor group discussions and poster activities for participation and understanding.
• Review homework for individual comprehension of vocabulary and ability to express thoughts in written form.

Lesson script