| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | Create a 5-day lesson sequence for a multi-age group K–5 using the weekly theme “Business & Finance.” The mentor text is “Civic Square: The Grand Opening,” where AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx open shops in their city. Each lesson integrating Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Math focusing on real-world applications related to starting and running a business. 5-daily lessons academic focus areas: Reading: main idea, retelling events, asking/answering questions Writing: Sentence writing, star detail development, complete paragraph formation Grammar: Sentence types, capitalization, punctuation Math: Rounding prices, counting money, budgeting daily lesson include: combined “I Can” statement Hook or story connection to the mentor text Teaching Point / Mini Lesson for each subject Modeling (teacher demonstration) Guided Practice Independent Application (K–2 and 3–5 versions) Final Reflection prompt |
| What length (min) | 60 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 4 |
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| 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 |
Create a 5-day lesson sequence for a multi-age group K–5 using the weekly theme “Business & Finance,” focusing on the mentor text “Civic Square: The Grand Opening.”
Multi-age group K–5
No specific subject but integrates Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Math
4 students
5 lessons, each 60 minutes
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Combined “I Can” | 5 | Introduce the theme and state learning objectives clearly. |
| 2 | Hook/Story Connection | 10 | Engage students with a connection to “Civic Square.” Read an excerpt and discuss. |
| 3 | Teaching Point / Mini Lesson | 15 | Focus on the specified subject area related to the lesson's theme. |
| 4 | Modeling | 10 | Demonstrate examples of each skill (reading strategies, writing formats, math problems, etc.) providing clear examples. |
| 5 | Guided Practice | 10 | Facilitate group activities where students practice skills together, with teacher assistance. |
| 6 | Independent Application | 5 | Allow students to complete tasks independently. K–2 and 3–5 versions provided to suit age/skill level. |
| 7 | Final Reflection Prompt | 5 | Students write a brief reflection on what they learned and how it relates to running a business. |
Each day will focus on a specific aspect of the mentor text, allowing for an in-depth exploration of the business and finance theme while integrating academic skills.
Assignments will be given at the end of each lesson. Homework will be checked for completion and understanding without requiring presentations.
This lesson sequence aligns with the national curriculum standards in reading, writing, grammar, and math for multi-age learners, fostering practical skills essential for real-world applications.
This plan aims to offer a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that integrates key academic focuses with practical themes, encouraging student participation and critical thinking.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are starting a new unit on 'Business & Finance' using our mentor text, 'Civic Square: The Grand Opening.' By the end of this week, I want you to feel confident saying, 'I can understand main ideas, write complete sentences, and solve basic budgeting problems!' Let's dive in together!"
"To kick things off, I have a special excerpt from 'Civic Square: The Grand Opening' that will help us connect to the theme. (Read the selected excerpt aloud). What did you think about that? How do you think opening a business relates to our community? Let’s discuss your thoughts!"
"Today, we will focus on identifying main ideas in a story and the importance of details. What do you think the main idea of our story might be based on what we just read? (Allow responses). Great insights! Now, let me explain how to spot the main idea by looking for the most important information in the text."
"Now, I’m going to model how to identify the main idea. With our text on the board, I will highlight the sentences that seem to summarize the main ideas. Watch closely. (Demonstrate highlighting sentences). This is how I keep track of the main points as I read.
For writing, let’s look at how we can write a complete sentence. I’ll show you how to structure a basic sentence by including a subject, verb, and complete thought. For example: 'The bakery opened on Civic Square.' Let's break it down."
"Now, it's your turn! On your worksheets, I want you to read a short passage about Civic Square. After reading, work together in pairs to identify the main idea and supporting details. Don't hesitate to ask for help if you get stuck! Let's take about 10 minutes for this activity."
"For the next five minutes, you’ll work on your own. I want each of you to write a complete sentence about your favorite part of 'Civic Square.' Remember to use correct punctuation. If you are in grades K-2, you can illustrate your sentence too. If you are in grades 3-5, add two supporting details to enhance your sentence."
"To wrap up our lesson today, I’d like you to take a moment to reflect on what you've learned. Write a brief paragraph in your journals about how identifying main ideas can help when running a business. Why do you think these skills are important? Take about five minutes to write, and then we will share our thoughts."