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Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Plan lesson on roald dhal book Charlie and the Choclate factory about synonyms
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Lesson Plan: Exploring Synonyms Through Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Lesson Introduction: "The Sweet Start"

Objective

Today, we're going to dive into the exciting world of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where we'll explore the power of words by learning about synonyms!

Hook Activity: "Chocolate Word Hunt"

Duration: 10 minutes

Materials Needed:

• A small jar or container (to resemble a chocolate factory)
• Slips of paper with different words related to the story (e.g., "happy," "big," "funny," "person," "magical")

Instructions

1. Set the Scene: Begin the lesson by gathering the students on the carpet. Share a brief exciting summary of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, mentioning how it’s filled with adventure, magic, and of course, chocolate!

2. Engagement: Hold up the jar, telling the children it represents Willy Wonka's secret factory. Explain that just like the factory has lots of wonderful chocolates, language is filled with delicious words that can mean the same thing!

3. Chocolate Word Hunt:

   • Invite a few students to each pull a slip of paper from the jar, one at a time.
   • When a student reads out a word, ask the class to think of words that mean the same thing (synonyms).
   • Encourage participation by rewarding students with “golden tickets” (could be stickers) every time they successfully share a synonym.

Example of Some Words to Use

• Happy: Joyful, Cheerful, Delighted
• Big: Large, Huge, Enormous
• Funny: Humorous, Amusing, Hilarious
• Magical: Enchanted, Mysterious, Whimsical

Reflection

Conclude this exciting start by highlighting how just as there are many fun chocolates in the factory, there is a variety of words we can use to express ourselves in unique ways.

Let’s dive deeper into Roald Dahl's wonderful language in our story, and uncover even more synonyms that will help us tell our own chocolatey tales!

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With this enthusiastic and creative start to your lesson, your students will be engaged and excited about learning synonyms through the lens of a beloved story!