Learn to Write Invitations in This Lesson for EYFS Children. Includes Questioning, Hands-on Activity, and Self-assessment.

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.