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Learning Objectives:
Topic/session/unit/lesson: Success criteria:
1. On a journey the poem is about a day filled with activities, movement,
1.1 Busy day or work.
Understand the tone (e.g., energetic, chaotic, joyful).
1.2 downhill racer
Recognize that the poem describes the exhilarating experience
of racing downhill.
Understand the tone of excitement and adventure conveyed
through the poem.
Identify sensory language or imagery that describes the speed and
thrill of the race.
1.3 Riding down to
boxland Recognize that the poem describes a journey to a fantastical
place called "Boxland," where people live in boxes.
Understand the tone of curiosity and adventure conveyed
through the poem.
Understand the progression of events that lead to the discovery and
return from Boxland.
1.4 The river the poem describes the multifaceted nature of a river,
portraying it as both gentle and destructive.
Understand the tone of contemplation and reflection conveyed
through the poem.
Identify personification, where the river is given human
qualities, such as being a wanderer, hoarder, baby, singer, and
monster.
Recognize metaphors and similes that compare the river to
various entities, enhancing its characterization.
Recognize that the poem describes the multifaceted nature of
a river, portraying it as both gentle and destructive.
1.5 exotic caribbean
Understand the tone of contemplation and reflection conveyed
through the poem.
Understand the progression of the river's journey and its
changing nature.
Resources:
Learners book session 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
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Workbook session 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
Language support, including any key vocabulary:
Uses more of prepositions
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Introducing the lesson: Timing:
3 On a journey
Busy day
Start with a question:
“What do you do when you wake up in the
morning?”
“Who here has had a very busy day before?
What made it busy?”
Activate Curiosity (Hook)
Say:
📣 “Today we’re going to read a fun poem called ‘Busy
Day’. It’s about all the things someone does in one
very busy day. Let’s see if it’s like your day!”
Downhill racer
learners enjoy the rhythm and meaning of the poem, and
relate it to the fun and excitement of fast movement.
Ask:
“Have you ever ridden a bicycle or scooter
really fast?”
“What does it feel like when you go downhill?”
Let a few children share their experiences.
Introduce a few new or important words they might
hear in the poem:
racer – someone who moves very fast
downhill – going down a hill
zoom – a sound or word for moving very fast
speeding – going quickly
riding down to boxland
Hook Their Imagination
Say:
📣 “Today we’re going on an adventure—down to a
place called Boxland! It’s a land where everything is
made of boxes. Can you imagine that?”
Show a picture of children playing in cardboard
boxes—as rockets, cars, or houses—to inspire their
thinking.
Teach a few playful or important words they might
hear in the poem:
Boxland – a pretend land made of boxes
ride – to travel on something, like a bike
bumpy – not smooth
imaginary – made up in your mind
Read aloud with excitement and imagination.
Vary your voice to show surprise or silliness—make
it feel like a ride!
the river
Ask:
“What do you know about rivers?”
“Where do you think a river goes? Does it
always stay in one place?”
🧒 Let the students share their thoughts
show a picture or video of a river flowing to give them a
visual idea of what a river looks like as it moves.
Exotic Caribbean
Hook Their Imagination
read the poem about the Exotic Caribbean! It’s a
place full of bright colors, sunny beaches, and
beautiful nature. Let’s see what makes it so special!”
You can show pictures or even play tropical music
(like sounds of the ocean or tropical birds) to immerse
the students in the atmosphere.
Teach a few words they will come across in the poem:
Exotic – something unusual, interesting, and
different from what we see every day
Caribbean – a region with tropical islands in
the sea
Tropical – related to warm climates with palm
trees, beaches, and fruits
Island – a piece of land surrounded by water
Coconut – a tropical fruit that grows on trees
Main activities: Timing:
4
Encourage listening and fluency while focusing on
rhythm and tone.
Read the poem in an expressive manner,
paying attention to the rhythm and repetition.
Encourage students to listen carefully to the
words and imagine the journey in their minds.
Engage auditory senses and creativity.
Create a Soundtrack:
o Ask students to create sound effects to
match the journey. For example, they
could make the sound of footsteps, a
breeze, or a car driving.
