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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Comprehension The Irish Famine |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| 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
Grade 6
30 minutes
20
Comprehension: The Irish Famine
This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum's standards for reading comprehension, historical understanding, and critical thinking skills.
Students will complete a short written reflection on what they learned about the Irish Famine and turn it in for review, without any need for presentation in front of the class.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Briefly introduce the topic of the Irish Famine. Ask students what they know about it. |
| 2 | Reading Task | 10 mins | Distribute text passages. Students will read the content individually and annotate key points. |
| 3 | Group Discussion | 5 mins | In small groups, have students discuss their annotations and share insights with each other. |
| 4 | Comprehension Check | 5 mins | Distribute worksheets with comprehension questions based on the reading. Allow time to complete. |
| 5 | Wrap-up | 5 mins | Review key points about the Irish Famine. Recap answers to comprehension questions as a class. |