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Lesson 1: What are minibeasts? //** Activity A: **//

 - To introduce you to the topic of minibeasts, you will be helping to create a class KWL chart.

- You will be divided into groups of six (your teacher will determine the groups).

 - Each member of the group will need to print out the KWL chart below and complete the table as a group.

 - You will have **30 minutes** to complete the first two columns - what you already KNOW about minibeasts and WHAT you would like to find out about minibeasts.

 - Once all group members have completed their chart, you are to join the rest of your class.

 - As a class, you are to come up with a large KWL chart, which incorporates everyone's knowledge of minibeasts. This chart will be a great resource for you to use over the coming weeks. You can keep adding information to it and anyone can write what they have learned in the right hand column throughout the unit. //This attachment contains the KWL chart for your group://

**//Activity B://**

-Now that your class had created a KWL chart, it's time to have some fun!

 -Below is an attachment which conatins a game called // 'The Alphabet Challenge' //.

 -You have **25 minutes** to fill in as many A-Z minibeast words as you can. For example, for the letter 'A', you might write ant.

 -Try and be as creative as possible! There is only one catch: You cannot use any books, internet sites or other resources that may help you. This is a challenge and we would like to see how much you know!

 - Once the 25 minutes are up, discuss your answers as a class. You are able to use the words of other students to help you complete your table.