aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	Present Progressive
Quantity	1
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Creative Lesson Introduction: Exploring Present Progressive

Setting the Scene: The Mystery of the Missing Cookies 🍪

Objective:

To engage Year 6 students in the concept of Present Progressive through a fun and interactive storytelling activity.

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Introduction

Let’s begin our lesson with a delicious mystery! Imagine this: You walk into the kitchen, and your favorite cookies have vanished! You and your friends are on a mission to find out who took them. But to solve this mystery, you must use your English skills—specifically, the Present Progressive tense!

Hook Story

As you gather your friends in the living room, you hear someone whispering in the hallway. You all look at each other, puzzled. The scene is unfolding in present time:

• Lukas is peeking behind the sofa.
• Marie is looking under the table.
• Jasmin is checking the cupboard.

Can you feel the excitement? Let’s create a narrative where we can describe what everyone is doing right now!

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Classroom Activity

1. Group Brainstorming:

   • Divide the class into small groups.
   • Each group will describe their own characters and actions to solve the mystery. Encourage them to use the Present Progressive tense in their descriptions.

2. Examples to Guide Them:

   • I am investigating the fridge.
   • They are searching under the bed.

Wrap-Up

Once each group shares their stories, we will discuss how the Present Progressive indicates ongoing actions. This will help us understand how to describe things happening in the present moment!

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By connecting the lesson to a fun and relatable story, students will be more engaged and motivated to learn about the Present Progressive tense in an enjoyable way! Let the cookie hunt begin! 🕵️‍♀️🍪