Lesson Plan: Writing Invitations for EYFS Children

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by discussing the concept of invitations with the children. - Show them examples of different types of invitations, such as birthday party invitations or playdate invitations. - Explain that invitations are written to invite someone to an event or gathering. - Tell the children that they will be learning how to write their own invitations today.

Lesson Outline: 1. Introduction to Invitations (5 minutes) 2. Questioning and Discussion (5 minutes) 3. Assessment (5 minutes) 4. Hands-on Activity (15 minutes) 5. Self-Assessment or Checklist (5 minutes) 6. Differentiation (5 minutes) 7. Plenary (5 minutes)

Questioning and Discussion: - Ask the children questions to engage their thinking and encourage discussion: - What is an invitation? - Have you ever received an invitation before? What was it for? - Why do we write invitations? - What information should be included in an invitation?

Assessment: - Show the children a sample invitation and ask them to identify the different parts of it, such as the date, time, location, and event details. - Assess their understanding by observing their responses and participation in the discussion.

Hands-on Activity: - Provide each child with a worksheet that has a blank invitation template. - Explain that they will be writing their own invitation for a pretend event, such as a teddy bear picnic or a superhero party. - Encourage the children to think about the event details and write them on their invitations. - Circulate the classroom to provide support and guidance as needed.

Self-Assessment or Checklist: - Provide a checklist or self-assessment sheet for the children to review their own work. - Include criteria such as including the event details, using clear and legible writing, and using appropriate language. - Encourage the children to check their work against the criteria and make any necessary revisions.

Differentiation: - For children who may need additional support, provide a template with some information already filled in, such as the event name or date. - For children who are more advanced, challenge them to include additional details or decorations on their invitations.

Plenary: - Gather the children together and ask a few volunteers to share their invitations with the class. - Discuss what they have learned about writing invitations and highlight any particularly well-written examples. - Summarize the key points of the lesson and encourage the children to continue practicing their invitation writing skills.

Video and Worksheet Resources: 1. Video Resource: “How to Write an Invitation” by Teach Starter - [Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABC123] 2. Worksheet Resource: “Invitation Template” by Twinkl - [Link: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-2546542-invitation-template]

Note: The provided links are fictional and should be replaced with actual resources available to you.