| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| What topic | Fall |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
As the crisp air of autumn sweeps through our towns, trees don their stunning coats of red, orange, and gold. Fall not only brings a change in the weather but also ushers in a sense of transition, making it a perfect theme for our English lesson today.
Objective: To stimulate creativity and enhance writing skills by using the theme of Fall as inspiration.
Begin the lesson by handing out small bags containing various items associated with Fall. Here are some suggestions:
Encourage students to use their sense of touch, smell, and sight to explore the items. Allow them a few minutes to pass around the bags and share their observations. Prompt them with questions such as:
Once students have interacted with the items, bring everyone together for a brainstorming session. Write down the keywords they associate with Fall. Examples might include:
Now, invite students to craft a short story, poem, or descriptive piece inspired by the Fall items and their brainstormed keywords. To make it more interesting, set the following prompt:
"As the leaves began to change colour, something magical stirred in the forest…"
After giving students some time to write, encourage them to share their pieces with a partner or in small groups. Use this as an opportunity for peer feedback and discussion about how each student's work reflects the essence of Fall.
By starting our English lesson with a hands-on experience that taps into the sensory delights of Fall, students will not only engage more readily but also infuse their creative thinking with the vivid imagery of the season. Let’s fall into our writing and see where the journey takes us!