Lesson Hook and Warm-Up Generator
Start lessons with curiosity and retrieval.
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Generate lesson openers. Subject and level: [SUBJECT_AND_LEVEL]. Today's topic and objective: [TOPIC_AND_OBJECTIVE]. Previous lesson content to retrieve: [PREVIOUS_CONTENT]. Time available for the opener: [TIME]. Class: [CLASS_DESCRIPTION]. Produce a table of 12 options: Type | Idea (ready to use) | Time | Materials | What it reveals | When to use. Types: curiosity question; surprising fact or image; short story or case; real-world problem; prediction; debate line (agree or disagree); retrieval quiz (3 questions from the previous lesson with answers); misconception check (a statement that is false and plausible, with explanation); concept sort; "what is the odd one out?"; quick-write; demonstration. For my topic, write the full text of the three best options (the exact question or script, the expected student responses, the follow-up question that bridges to the objective). Include 5 low-prep retrieval activities that use no materials, a routine for getting started in the first two minutes (a "do now" on the board), and guidance on avoiding openers that take too long. Check every fact for accuracy and mark any statement requiring verification as [CHECK FACT]. Note adjustments for online lessons.
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