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Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	describing people
Quantity	1
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Objective

The objective of this lesson is to help students describe people using various adjectives, expressions, and vocabulary. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to create descriptions of people that are accurate, nuanced, and interesting.

Warm-up Activity: "Who Am I?"

To start the lesson, I will write down several descriptions of famous people on the board. These descriptions will be brief and highlight some of the most interesting characteristics of each person. For example, I might write:

• First African-American President of the United States
• Famous for composing classical music from an early age
• Legendary martial artist and actor

Next, students will take turns guessing who each description is referring to. They can ask questions to get more clues, and they can work together to figure out the answer. This activity will get students thinking about how we describe people and what kinds of information we include.

Lesson Content: "The Art of Description"

After the warm-up activity, I will introduce the topic of description more formally. We will discuss the importance of describing people accurately and fairly, and we will talk about some common ways to do this. For example, we will discuss using adjectives like "tall," "friendly," or "creative" to describe people.

Then, I will provide students with a worksheet or handout that includes several descriptions of people. These descriptions will be incomplete or vague, and students will be asked to expand them by adding more details, adjectives, or expressions. For example, a description might say:

• She has long hair, and she likes to draw.

Students will be asked to add more description to this sentence, such as:

• She has long, flowing hair that shimmers in the sunlight, and she has a passion for creating intricate drawings that capture her imagination.

We will work through several examples like this, and students will be encouraged to use their own creativity and vocabulary to come up with interesting descriptions.

Conclusion: "Understanding People"

To wrap up the lesson, we will discuss why it is important to understand people and how descriptions can help us do this. We will talk about how differences in personality, appearance, and background can all be part of what makes people interesting and valuable. Finally, I will encourage students to continue observing and describing people in their daily lives, and to always be open to learning more about those around them.