| Lesson start ideas | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English as second |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| What topic | Lunchbox |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Today, we're going to talk about one of the most important parts of your day - lunchtime! And what better way to start than by discussing your trusty companion, your lunchbox.
First, let's take a moment to think about your lunchbox. What does it look like? Is it big or small? Does it have any special features like a cool design or little compartments? Take a few minutes to draw your lunchbox and show it to your neighbor.
Now, let's talk about what's inside your lunchbox. What did you bring for lunch today? Can you name all of the items in your lunchbox? Let's take turns sharing what we brought and why we chose those particular items.
Who's up for a challenge? I'm going to give you some riddles about common lunchbox items, and you have to guess what I'm describing.
Ready?
I'm crunchy and come in many different colors. I might be orange, red, or green. What am I? (Answer: Carrots)
I'm a type of cheese that comes in stringy pieces and can be pulled apart. What am I? (Answer: String cheese)
I'm made from a grain and come in many different flavors. I'm often eaten as a snack. What am I? (Answer: Popcorn)
Finally, let's play a little game. I'm going to put an item inside my lunchbox without showing you what it is. Then, you have to ask me yes or no questions to figure out what's inside.
Are you ready to solve the mystery of the lunchbox? Let's get started!
Today, we talked about lunchboxes and the items inside them. We drew pictures of our lunchboxes, shared what we brought for lunch, played riddles, and solved a mystery. I hope you enjoyed our activity today and are feeling more excited about your next lunch period.