| Lesson start ideas | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Year or Grade 11 |
| What topic | German |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
To introduce students to the world of German literature and enhance their understanding of the cultural and historical context of the German language.
As students enter the classroom, they are greeted with a projection of a picturesque German garden. They hear the sound of a speaking German and are directed to take a seat and wait for instructions.
Once the students are seated, the teacher begins by explaining that today we will be reading Goethe's "Die Leiden des jungen Werthers" - one of the most famous works of German literature. The teacher asks students to listen closely as they hear a short passage read out loud in German.
After the short passage, the teacher starts a discussion on the German language and literature. The discussion will center on the importance of learning German language to understand German literature, culture, and history. The teacher will make sure to point out that the German language is not as difficult as it seems and can easily be mastered through consistent practice.
To conclude, the teacher will distribute a copy of the book "Die Leiden des jungen Werthers" to every student and assign students to read the first two chapters. The students will then be instructed to analyze the themes, characters, and the historical context of the novel.
In conclusion, the lesson hooks students by immersing them into the German culture from the get-go and then ties it into the world of German literature. By having students get an actual chance to read a literary classic in German after the discussion, students will hopefully become interested to learn more about the language and its literature.