Lesson Plan: Openers for Primary 6 Children

Subject: English Language Topic: Openers Grade Level: Primary 6 (10-11 years old)

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know what openers are and why they are important in writing. - Show a short video clip (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vDWWy4CMhE) that explains the concept of openers in a fun and engaging way. - Discuss with the students the importance of using different types of openers to make their writing more interesting and engaging.

Lesson Outline:

1. Lesson Objective:
   • Understand the concept of openers and their importance in writing.
   • Identify and use different types of openers in writing.
2. Types of Openers:
   • Explain to the students that openers are words or phrases used at the beginning of a sentence to grab the reader’s attention.
   • Introduce different types of openers, such as: a) Adjective Openers: e.g., “Beautiful flowers bloomed in the garden.” b) Adverb Openers: e.g., “Quickly, she ran towards the finish line.” c) Prepositional Phrase Openers: e.g., “In the distance, a rainbow appeared.” d) Question Openers: e.g., “Why did the cat run away?”
3. Questioning and Discussion:
   • Engage the students in a discussion by asking questions like: a) What are openers? b) Why are openers important in writing? c) Can you give examples of different types of openers? d) How can openers make your writing more interesting?
4. Activity - Openers Worksheet:
   • Distribute the Openers Worksheet (link: [insert link to worksheet resource]).
   • Instruct the students to complete the worksheet by identifying and using different types of openers in sentences.
   • Circulate the classroom to provide assistance and guidance as needed.

Assessment: - Assess the students’ understanding of openers through the completion of the worksheet. - Review the students’ responses and provide feedback on their use of openers. - Use a checklist or rubric to assess their ability to identify and use different types of openers effectively.

Differentiation: - For students who need additional support, provide sentence starters or examples to help them identify and use openers. - For students who need a challenge, encourage them to use a variety of openers in their writing and provide more complex sentences to work with.

Plenary: - Review the concept of openers and their importance in writing. - Ask a few students to share their sentences using different types of openers. - Summarize the key points of the lesson and encourage the students to use openers in their future writing.

Additional Resources: 1. Openers Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vDWWy4CMhE 2. Openers Worksheet: [insert link to worksheet resource]