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| Which subject | Reading |
| What topic | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz chapter 4 |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Grade 7
Reading
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Chapter 4
20 students
This lesson meets the national standards for reading comprehension, literary analysis, and critical thinking for Grade 7.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Briefly introduce Chapter 4; engage students with questions about prior chapters. |
| 2 | Read Aloud | 10 mins | Read Chapter 4 aloud to the class, pausing to discuss key points and clarify vocabulary. |
| 3 | Printable Activity | 5 mins | Distribute character analysis cards to students. Explain how they should fill them out during the reading. |
| 4 | Group Discussion | 5 mins | Facilitate a discussion on the characters' motivations and events in Chapter 4. Encourage students to share insights from their cards. |
| 5 | Summary Writing | 5 mins | Instruct students to write a short summary of Chapter 4, utilizing the character cards as references. |
| 6 | Collection & Random Check | 5 mins | Collect character analysis cards and randomly check them to ensure accuracy and understanding without major presentations. |
Students will be assessed on their participation in discussions, the accuracy and completeness of the character analysis cards, and the quality of their written summaries.
"Good morning, class! Today, we are diving into Chapter 4 of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Before we start, can anyone remind me of some key events that happened in the previous chapters? [Pause for responses.] Great insights! In Chapter 4, we will continue to follow Dorothy and her friends on their journey. Let's get ready to uncover some exciting developments in the story!"
"Now, I'm going to read Chapter 4 aloud. As I read, feel free to follow along in your copies. I will pause occasionally to discuss key points or clarify any difficult vocabulary. If something stands out to you, don’t hesitate to share your thoughts!"
[Begin reading Chapter 4, pausing at significant moments to ask questions like: "What do you think is motivating this character right now?" or "Can someone explain what just happened in this part?"]
"Now that we've finished reading, I will hand out character analysis cards. Each of you will get a card that corresponds to a character in the chapter. As we discuss the characters, I want you to fill out these cards with information about their motivations and actions. Please take a moment and look over the card you received. Make sure you understand which character it refers to, as you will be using it for our next activity."
"Let’s gather our thoughts and discuss what we’ve just read. What did you notice about the characters' motivations in this chapter? [Encourage students to share by saying, 'Who would like to start?'] Yes, exactly! How do you think the events we read about influenced their decisions? Feel free to refer to your character analysis cards. [Guide the discussion to ensure all students contribute and share insights.]"
"Now, let’s summarize Chapter 4. Using your character analysis cards for reference, write a short summary that captures the main events and character motivations in the chapter. Remember to keep it concise and focus on the key elements we've discussed. You have 5 minutes to complete this task."
"Time’s up! Please pass your summaries to the front. I will collect your character analysis cards as well. I will randomly check a few of them to ensure that you’ve understood the characters and their roles in Chapter 4. Remember, this is not a presentation, just a quick check to see how well you grasped the material."
"Great job today, everyone! For your homework, please read Chapter 5 of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and write a brief summary to submit in our next class. Make sure to pay attention to the new characters and conflicts that arise. Have a wonderful day!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What key events occurred in the previous chapters of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? | |
| How does Dorothy's motivation change throughout Chapter 4? | |
| Can you identify a significant moment in Chapter 4 and explain its importance? | |
| What actions do the characters take in this chapter that reveal their motivations? | |
| How do the events in Chapter 4 influence the characters' decisions? | |
| What character do you think showed the most growth in this chapter? Why? | |
| Describe a conflict presented in Chapter 4. How does it affect the story? | |
| How do the characters interact with one another in this chapter? | |
| What does this chapter reveal about Dorothy's character development? | |
| In what ways do you think the setting of Chapter 4 impacts the story? |