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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Information reports |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Information Reports
Any Grade Level
English
20 Students
30 Minutes
This lesson aligns with the national curriculum standards for comprehension, analysis, and composition of informational texts.
Students will write a short information report on a topic of their choice and submit it via email or learning management system. Homework will be checked in written form without student presentations.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Information Reports | 5 minutes | Discuss what information reports are and their real-world applications. Include examples. |
| 2 | Key Features Identification | 10 minutes | Review printed examples of information reports. Highlight structure (introduction, body, conclusion) and language features (factual, objective). Students take notes. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 minutes | Divide the class into small groups. Assign each group a different topic to discuss and outline their information report. Provide guiding questions. |
| 4 | Sharing Outlines | 3 minutes | Each group shares a brief summary of their outline with the class. Gather feedback. |
| 5 | Conclusion | 2 minutes | Recap the key points discussed in the lesson and what makes an effective information report. Set expectations for the homework assignment. |
A quick formative assessment will be conducted through group sharing to gauge understanding of the topic before assigning homework.
Encourage students to think creatively about their report topics while still adhering to the factual basis required for an information report.