Introduction
Learning outcomes
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define the term interjection.
- Identify interjections in the given poem.
- Create their own sentences using the interjections they have learned.
1. Introduction Content (3 minutes)
Welcome to the English WebQuest! Today, we are going to explore interjections and learn how they express sudden feelings, emotions, and reactions. Students will begin with a spelling warm-up activity to prepare for the lesson.
The teacher will introduce the topic, Interjections in a Poem, and explain that students will read a poem, find interjections, work in groups, act out their answers, and write their own sentences.
Task
Students will complete the following tasks:
- Understand interjections: Explain the meaning of an interjection and identify its purpose.
- Explore the poem: Read the poem provided by the teacher and identify the interjections used in it.
- Work collaboratively: Work in four mixed-gender groups to identify the interjections, present their answers, and act them out.
- Create sentences: Individually write five sentences using different interjections.
- Complete an exit ticket: Define an interjection, provide at least two examples, and write one sentence using an interjection.
Process
Students will follow these steps to complete the WebQuest activities.
Step 1: Warm-up activity (3 minutes)
The teacher will conduct a spelling warm-up to encourage students to participate and prepare for learning.
Step 2: Learn about interjections (15 minutes)
The teacher will explain the definition of an interjection and give examples of common interjections and their functions.
| Interjection | Function | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Wow! | Surprise | Wow! That’s amazing. |
| Ouch! | Pain | Ouch! That hurts. |
| Hurray! | Joy | Hurray! We won the game. |
| Oops! | Mistake | Oops! I made a mistake. |
Students will read the examples and discuss how the interjections express different feelings.
Step 3: Read and explore the poem (15 minutes)
Students will read the following poem provided by the teacher.
A Lovely Day
Oh! Dark clouds filled the sky,
Wow! A rainbow caught my eye.
Oops! I slipped upon the ground,
Ouch! My books fell all around.
Hey! My friend came running near,
Hurray! He helped me with good cheer.
Ah! The sun began to shine,
What a lovely day was mine!
The teacher will divide students into four mixed-gender groups. Each group will identify the interjections in the poem and discuss the feelings or reactions they express.
After the discussion, each group will present its answers to the class and act out some of the interjections. Students will listen to one another and provide feedback.
Step 4: Individual activity (10 minutes)
Students will work independently to answer the following questions:
- What is the meaning of an interjection?
- Create five sentences using interjections.
The teacher will move around the classroom to support students who need help.
Step 5: Exit ticket (7 minutes)
Before leaving the lesson, students will answer these questions on a small piece of paper:
- Define an interjection.
- Give at least two examples of interjections.
- Create one sentence using an interjection.
The teacher will collect the exit tickets to check students’ understanding
Evaluation
Students will be assessed through group participation, oral presentations, acting, individual written work, and the exit ticket.
| Assessment activity | What the teacher will assess |
|---|---|
| Definition | Student explains the meaning of an interjection. |
| Poem activity | Student correctly identifies interjections in the poem. |
| Group presentation | Student participates and presents answers clearly. |
| Individual work | Student writes five meaningful sentences using interjections. |
| Exit ticket | Student defines an interjection, gives two examples, and creates one correct sentence. |
Conclusion
The teacher will review the main points of the lesson by asking students to explain what an interjection is and give examples such as Wow!, Ouch!, Hurray!, and Oops!.
The teacher will remind students that interjections express sudden feelings, emotions, or reactions and are often followed by an exclamation mark. Students will share what they have learned and complete their exit tickets.
Credits
The lesson content and poem are based on the syllabus.
- Original lesson source: syllabus, topic: Poem, sub-topic: Interjection.
- Teaching resources: Charts, plain papers, chalks, and cardboards.
- Poem: “A Lovely Day,” provided in the original lesson plan.
Teacher Page
Target learners: Year 7 students
Subject: English
Topic: Interjections in a Poem
Duration: 50 minutes
Prerequisite knowledge: Students should have basic reading and sentence-writing skills.
Teacher preparation:
- Prepare a chart containing the poem and examples of interjections.
- Prepare plain papers and cards for group activities and exit tickets.
- Organise students into four mixed-gender groups.
- Prepare examples to explain the meaning and functions of interjections.
- Ensure that all students have opportunities to participate in discussions, presentations, and acting.
Teacher’s role: The teacher will guide students through the learning activities, explain unfamiliar concepts, encourage group participation, provide support when needed, and assess learning through observation and written responses.
Differentiation: Students who need additional support may use the examples displayed on the chart. More confident students may create sentences using a wider range of interjections and explain the feelings expressed.
Expected learning results: By the end of the lesson, students should understand the meaning of interjections, recognise them in a poem, and use them correctly in their own sentences