Lesson start ideas	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	Summer vocation
Quantity	1
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Hello, students! It's great to see all of you back in class after your summer vacation. To begin our first English lesson of the year, I'd like to hear about some of the exciting things you did over the summer.

Reflection Activity

Think for a moment about your summer break. What were some of the highlights? Perhaps you went on a family vacation somewhere exciting or spent some time lounging by the pool with friends. Maybe you tried a new hobby or learned a new skill.

Now, take out a sheet of paper and a pencil. You're going to write a brief reflection on your summer vacation. Answer the following questions:

• What did you do over the summer?
• What was your favorite memory from the break?
• Did you accomplish any goals or try something new?
• What did you learn or discover about yourself?

Sharing and Discussion

After you've finished writing, we'll take a few minutes to share our reflections with the class. Who would like to go first? Remember, this is a safe space. Be honest and be proud of what you accomplished over the summer.

As a class, we can learn from one another's experiences and find inspiration for our own writing. What did you think of this exercise? Let's keep the conversation going and set the tone for a positive and productive year in English class!