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Which subject | English |
What topic | Setting description for The Iron Man by Ted Hughes |
What length (min) | 30 |
What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
Class size | 20 |
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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 |
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Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Setting Description for The Iron Man by Ted Hughes
Year 3
English
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for English, focusing on reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and descriptive writing skills.
Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
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1 | Introduction to Setting | 5 mins | - Introduce the concept of setting in stories. - Discuss why setting is important using examples. |
2 | Read Aloud | 10 mins | - Read an excerpt from The Iron Man that vividly describes the setting. - Ask questions about the imagery presented. |
3 | Group Discussion | 5 mins | - Divide students into small groups (4-5 students each). - Discuss the setting and its impact on the story. |
4 | Creating Descriptive Settings | 8 mins | - Provide students with sketch paper and coloured pencils. - Students draw their interpretation of the setting based on the text. |
5 | Sharing and Reflection | 2 mins | - Ask students to share their drawings with their group. - Brief reflection on what they learned about setting. |
6 | Homework Assignment | 3 mins | - Direct students to write a short paragraph describing a different setting for The Iron Man. - Collect worksheets for review, but do not require presentations. |