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What topicCreate a Day 1 Core Block lesson for a multi-age homeschool group (grades K–5) using the weekly theme “Business & Finance.” The mentor text is “Civic Square: The Grand Opening” (Chapter 1), where AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx begin preparing their stores. Today’s academic focus should include: Reading: Identify the main idea from Chapter 1 Writing: Write one complete sentence about a store idea Grammar: Introduce and sort four sentence types (declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative) Math: Round item prices to the nearest dollar (e.g., $1.29 → $1) The lesson must include: A student-friendly “I Can” statement A Hook or story connection to launch discussion A full Mini-Lesson for each subject (Reading, Writing, Grammar, Math) Teacher Modeling examples using the story Guided Practice with support for all levels Differentiated Independent Work (K–2 and 3–5) A Reflection Prompt linking today’s learning to real-world business ownership
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Day 1 Core Block Lesson: Business & Finance

Grade Level: K–5

Duration: 30 Minutes

Mentor Text: Civic Square: The Grand Opening (Chapter 1)

I Can Statement

“I can identify the main idea of a story, write about my own store idea, categorize different sentence types, and round item prices to the nearest dollar.”

Hook: Story Connection

To engage our multi-age homeschool group, start with a brief storytelling session using Chapter 1 of "Civic Square: The Grand Opening." Present the characters—AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx—as they excitedly plan their stores. Ask students to imagine what kind of store they would like to open. Prompt them with questions such as:

Mini-Lessons

Reading Mini-Lesson (8 minutes)

  1. Objective: Identify the main idea of Chapter 1.
  2. Teacher Modeling: Read a few paragraphs aloud, emphasizing key details about the characters and their store ideas.
  3. Guided Practice: Ask students to discuss in pairs what they believe the main idea of the chapter is. Encourage them to share their thoughts aloud.
  4. Independent Work: K-2: Draw a picture of their favorite store from the story and label it. 3-5: Write a brief summary of the main idea in one or two sentences.

Writing Mini-Lesson (6 minutes)

  1. Objective: Write one complete sentence about a store idea.
  2. Teacher Modeling: Provide several examples of what a store might sell, and model how to write a complete sentence about it. For example: “My store sells ice cream.”
  3. Guided Practice: In pairs, students generate store ideas. Share a few out loud, encouraging the use of complete sentences.
  4. Independent Work: K-2: Write one complete sentence about their store. 3-5: Write two complete sentences explaining why their store would be successful.

Grammar Mini-Lesson (6 minutes)

  1. Objective: Introduce and sort four sentence types: declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative.
  2. Teacher Modeling: Explain each sentence type with examples related to businesses.
    • Declarative: “My store sells toys.”
    • Interrogative: “What will our store name be?”
    • Exclamatory: “I can’t wait to open my store!”
    • Imperative: “Think about what you want to sell!”
  3. Guided Practice: Students sort a mixed list of sentences into the correct categories. Do a few together, then let them try in small groups.
  4. Independent Work: K-2: Complete a sentence matching worksheet. 3-5: Write one example of each type of sentence about their store idea.

Math Mini-Lesson (6 minutes)

  1. Objective: Round item prices to the nearest dollar.
  2. Teacher Modeling: Explain rounding rules with a few examples, such as $1.29 → $1.
  3. Guided Practice: Present different product prices and ask students how to round them. Use prices relevant to their imaginary stores!
  4. Independent Work: K-2: Match a price to the rounded value on a provided worksheet. 3-5: Create a price list of three products and show their rounded values.

Reflection Prompt (4 minutes)

After completing the activities, ask students to think about what they have learned today regarding owning a business. Encourage them to answer the following prompt: “How do you think the skills we practiced today—writing, understanding sentences, and managing money—will help you if you own your own store one day?”

Conclusion

This lesson not only introduces essential academic skills but also encourages creativity and practical application of learning through the theme of Business & Finance, while tying the activities seamlessly to the characters and situations presented in the mentor text "Civic Square: The Grand Opening."