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	Informational text
Quantity	1
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Creative Lesson Introduction: Exploring Informational Texts

Objective

Today, we will dive into the exciting world of informational texts! These texts help us learn new things about our world, animals, plants, and so much more. By the end of this lesson, you'll be a pro at understanding and finding important information in books, articles, and other cool resources.

Attention Grabber: Mystery Box

To kick off our lesson, we are going to start with a Mystery Box!

Materials Needed:

• A decorated box (you can use a shoe box or a craft box)
• Several interesting objects or images related to different informational texts (e.g., a toy dinosaur, a leaf, an image of the ocean, a small globe)
• A blindfold (optional)

How to Do It:

1. Set the Stage:
   Gather your students and place the Mystery Box on a table where everyone can see it. Tell them you have a special box filled with surprises that will help them learn about informational texts.

2. Invite Participation:
   Ask if anyone has ever read a book or article about a dinosaur, a plant, or a different country. Let them share their experiences, but remind them that they're not just looking at stories today; they're learning facts and details!

3. Mystery Unveiling:
   Invite a few curious students to come up and reach into the Mystery Box (blindfolded, for extra fun). As they pull out an object, ask them to describe what they touched, and what they think it could be related to in the real world.

4. Connecting to Informational Texts:
   After revealing each item, explain how each is connected to a type of informational text. For example:

   • Dinosaur Toy - "This is a model of a dinosaur. We can find information about dinosaurs in science books!"
   • Leaf - "We can learn about different kinds of plants in the garden. Imagine all the facts we could find!"
   • Image of the Ocean - "Books about oceans can tell us about animals like fish or starfish!"
   • Globe - "A globe can help us learn about geography and different countries."

5. Make a Connection:
   Tell the students that just like they explored the Mystery Box, today they will explore informational texts that will help them learn many new things about the world around them!

Conclusion

With the excitement building from the Mystery Box exploration, your students will be eager to discover how to read and understand informational texts. This hands-on, engaging introduction will set the tone for a fun and informative lesson ahead!