This interactive lesson is designed for a 2 hour presentation/group session for EAL Ss. It can be modified to suit all levels and to fit with non- EAL Ss/National curriculum English Language and Creative Writing guidelines.<br /> <br /> Lesson aims and learning objectives:<br /> <br /> The first half of the presentation is designed to introduce describing vocabulary and encourage S interaction with the learning:<br /> <br /> 1. Using the first slide 'The Lake District' ask Ss to shout out any adjectives that come to mind (blue, white, pretty, peaceful...) <br /> 2. Introduce the concept of an adjective cloud and divide Ss into teams<br /> 3. Using slides 3-7 give each team 2 minutes (more for lower levels) to think of as many adjectives as possible. Each adjective = 1 point. The team with the most points at the end of slide 7 wins prize/reward.<br /> <br /> The second half of the lesson teaches the components of a short story, leading to a group writing and reading activity - Ss compose their own short stories and read them aloud to the rest of the group.<br /> <br /> 4. Ask if Ss have heard of Beatrix Potter, Q&amp;A.<br /> 5. Explain that slides 1-7 are pictures taken from the home, gardens and village where Beatrix lived and wrote The Tale of Peter Rabbit &amp; co.<br /> 6. Show slide 8 of Beatrix Potter, outside her house, and slide 9 the original copies of The Tale of Peter Rabbit.<br /> 6. Introduce slide 10, 'Elements of a Short Story'. Discuss the 8 bullet points with Ss - Q&amp;A/note taking<br /> 7. Tell Ss that you are going to watch a video of The Tale of Beatrix Potter and ask Ss to look out for the 8 bullet points, making notes to discuss after the video<br /> 8. Post video - group discussion detailing how each bullet point was met, and how The Tale of Peter Rabbit follows the elements of a short story, detailed in slide 10.<br /> <br /> 9. Ss write and read their own short stories (in groups)<br /> <br /> Task requirements:<br /> Writing -<br /> a. Think about adjectives and how these can be used to describe setting and characters<br /> b. Plot devices: Conflict, Climax &amp; Resolution<br /> <br /> Reading -<br /> a. Introduce your story by describing the main themes in the story and from who's eyes the story is seen through.<br /> b. Read story to group - everyone group member to read (time is given for each group to decide who will read what/when)<br /> <br /> 10. S-centred feedback, for each group - 2 likes, 1 thing that could be improved.<br /> <br /> End of lesson

This resource is designed to be used as a worksheet, or full lesson, for KS3 English and/or Media Studies students. It can be used as a base resource for simpler or more complex lessons.