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Attention Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Attention Adventure

paying attention

This lesson is designed to help a 2nd grader develop the skill of paying attention through interactive and engaging activities. By using experiential, game-based, and project-based learning strategies, the student will learn the importance of focus and how it can enhance their learning experience. This lesson is crucial as it lays the foundation for effective learning habits, which are essential for academic success.

Audience

2nd grade individual

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Focus Fun, Reading: The Attention Adventure, Activity: Attention Game, Exit Ticket: What I Learned, and Video: Habits of a Good Student for Children

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Step 2

Reading Activity

5 mins

  • Read 'The Attention Adventure' together.
  • Discuss the key points about paying attention and why it's important.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Complete the 'Focus Fun' worksheet.
  • Encourage the student to think about times when they need to pay attention.

Step 4

Attention Game

10 mins

  • Play a game that requires focus, such as "Simon Says" or a simple memory game.
  • Emphasize the importance of listening carefully and paying attention to details.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Recap the lesson by discussing what was learned about paying attention.
  • Have the student complete the 'What I Learned' exit ticket to reflect on the lesson.
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Worksheet

Focus Fun

This worksheet helps students practice paying attention through fun and engaging activities.

Circle the activities where you need to pay attention.

Think about activities like listening to a story or playing a game.







Draw a picture of yourself paying attention in class.

What does it look like when you are focused?







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Reading

The Attention Adventure

A short story that illustrates the importance of paying attention through a fun adventure.

Once upon a time, in a classroom not so far away, there was a little boy named Alex who loved to daydream. One day, his teacher, Ms. Willow, told the class about a magical land called Focusville. To get there, they had to pay close attention to her instructions. Alex decided to try his best to listen carefully. As he focused, he found himself in Focusville, where everything was bright and clear. He realized that paying attention helped him enjoy the adventure even more. From that day on, Alex made sure to pay attention in class, and he discovered many more magical adventures.

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Quiz

What I Learned

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