Lesson Plan: Cambridge 1.2 Looking at a Setting

Grade Level: Primary 3

Objective: - To develop the ability to observe and describe a setting in detail. - To enhance vocabulary related to settings. - To improve comprehension skills through visual analysis.

Success Criteria: - Students will be able to identify and describe different elements of a setting. - Students will use appropriate vocabulary to describe the setting. - Students will demonstrate comprehension by answering questions about the setting.

Warm-up (5 minutes): - Show students a picture of a familiar setting, such as a park or a classroom. - Ask students to describe what they see in the picture. - Encourage students to use descriptive words and phrases.

Lesson Outline:

1. Introduction (5 minutes): - Introduce the topic of “Looking at a Setting” and explain its importance in understanding stories. - Discuss the purpose of observing and describing a setting.

2. Vocabulary Building (10 minutes): - Introduce new vocabulary words related to settings, such as “landscape,” “architecture,” “environment,” etc. - Use flashcards or visual aids to help students understand the meanings of these words. - Engage students in a discussion about different types of settings they have encountered.

3. Guided Practice (15 minutes): - Show a video clip or a series of pictures depicting a specific setting, such as a beach or a forest. - Ask students to observe the setting carefully and take note of its different elements. - Model how to describe the setting using appropriate vocabulary. - Provide sentence starters or prompts to support students in their descriptions.

4. Independent Practice (15 minutes): - Distribute worksheets with pictures of various settings. - Instruct students to choose one picture and write a detailed description of the setting. - Encourage students to use the vocabulary words discussed earlier. - Circulate the classroom to provide individual support and guidance.

Questioning and Assessment: - During the guided practice and independent practice, ask questions to assess students’ understanding and encourage critical thinking. - Sample questions: - What elements do you notice in this setting? - How would you describe the atmosphere of this setting? - Can you think of any other words to describe this setting?

Differentiation: - For students who need additional support, provide sentence starters or word banks to help them describe the setting. - For advanced students, encourage them to use more complex vocabulary and challenge them to describe the setting from different perspectives.

Plenary (5 minutes): - Ask a few students to share their descriptions of the setting they chose. - Discuss the similarities and differences in their observations. - Recap the importance of observing and describing settings in understanding stories.

Video Resources: - “Exploring Different Settings” by Kids Learning Tube: [insert link] - “Describing a Setting” by Teaching Without Frills: [insert link]

Worksheet Resources: - “Setting Description Worksheet” by Education.com: [insert link] - “Describing a Setting” by Super Teacher Worksheets: [insert link]