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Which subject	Reading
What topic
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Understanding Themes and Main Ideas in Literature

Objectives

• Identify the main idea of a text.
• Analyze themes presented in a literary piece.
• Support their ideas with evidence from the text.
• Engage in group discussions that foster critical thinking.

Materials

• Copies of a short story or excerpt (e.g., "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Post-it notes or small slips of paper
• What’s the Theme? graphic organizer
• Projector (optional)

Grade/Age Group

Grade 6

Subject

Reading

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Standards

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, specifically focusing on reading comprehension and critical analysis of texts.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (Minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the story. Discuss what the main idea and theme mean. Pose the question: "What is the main message the author is trying to convey?"
2	Reading Activity	10	Distribute the story excerpt. Students read independently. Encourage them to underline or highlight main ideas and themes they notice.
3	Group Discussion	10	In small groups, students share their identified main ideas and themes. Use post-it notes to write down their thoughts to share later. Each group should prepare to present their findings.
4	Class Debrief	3	Reconvene as a class. Ask each group to summarize their findings using the information on their post-it notes.
5	Closure	2	Summarize key points discussed about themes and main ideas. Explain the importance of these elements in understanding literature.
6	Homework Assignment	30 seconds	Assign students to read another short story at home and complete a graphic organizer identifying the main idea and theme. Remind them to come prepared to discuss in the next class.

Assessment

• Monitor student participation during group discussions.
• Review completed graphic organizers from the homework assignment in the next class without requiring student presentations.

Additional Notes

• Encourage students to ask questions if they are unclear about the main idea or themes of the story.
• Consider adaptations for students with learning differences, such as providing additional support or modified materials.

Lesson script