Create a Day 1 Core Block lesson for a multi-age homeschool group (grades K–5) using the weekly theme “Business & Finance”
Grades K–5
No subject
10 students
30 minutes
"I can identify the main idea of a story, write a complete sentence, and round prices."
This lesson aligns with standards for reading comprehension, writing mechanics, and basic math skills.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hook | 5 mins | Engage students with a brief discussion about businesses they know. Introduce the theme of the lesson. |
| 2 | Teaching Point | 5 mins | Introduce the main idea concept in reading using the mentor text. Discuss what “main idea” means. |
| 3 | Modeling | 5 mins | Read the first part of "Grand Opening" and model how to identify the main idea. Demonstrate writing a declarative sentence. |
| 4 | Guided Practice | 5 mins | Work together with students to identify the main idea and write sentences as a group, fostering discussion and participation. |
| 5 | Independent Work K-2 | 5 mins | Students will complete a worksheet identifying the main idea and writing a sentence. |
| 6 | Independent Work 3-5 | 5 mins | Students will draft a paragraph summarizing the main idea with at least two sentences. |
| 7 | Rounding Activity | 3 mins | Introduce rounding prices using mock prices; students round a list of prices to the nearest dollar. |
| 8 | Reflection | 2 mins | Prompt students to reflect on what they learned about running a business; share thoughts with a partner. |
Students will complete a short worksheet that includes identifying the main idea of a new story and rounding a list of prices. The teacher will check homework individually without a presentation.