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What topic	Lesson Overview In today’s lesson, students step into their roles as young business owners in the Business & Finance District. They will practice key academic skills that help them prepare their stores for a grand opening. I Can Statements Reading: I can identify the main idea of a story. Writing: I can write a complete sentence. Grammar: I can understand and use declarative sentences. Math: I can round prices to the nearest dollar. Hook (2–3 minutes) Start with a city simulation hook that introduces all four subject areas: “Let’s pretend you are opening your own shop in Civic Square! Today we’ll read about store ideas, write your own idea, learn how to list items with commas, and round prices to plan what to buy!”
What length (min)	60
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Lesson Plan: Young Business Owners in the Business & Finance District

Lesson Overview

In today’s lesson, students step into their roles as young business owners in the Business & Finance District. They will practice key academic skills that help them prepare their stores for a grand opening.

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I Can Statements

• Reading: I can identify the main idea of a story.
• Writing: I can write a complete sentence.
• Grammar: I can understand and use declarative sentences.
• Math: I can round prices to the nearest dollar.

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Hook (2–3 Minutes)

Start with a city simulation hook that introduces all four subject areas:

“Let’s pretend you are opening your own shop in Civic Square! Today we’ll read about store ideas, write your own idea, learn how to list items with commas, and round prices to plan what to buy!”

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Lesson Duration

Total Time: 60 Minutes

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Lesson Activities

1. Introduction (10 Minutes)

• Objective: Introduce students to the concept of business ownership and community stores.
• Activity: Begin a short discussion about different types of stores in Civic Square. Ask students to share ideas of what kind of shop they would like to open.

2. Reading (15 Minutes)

• Objective: Identify the main idea of a story related to stores.
• Activity: Read a short story about a character who opens a store. Discuss the main idea as a class.
  • Questions:
    • What was the main idea of the story?
    • What challenges did the character face?

3. Writing (10 Minutes)

• Objective: Write a complete sentence about their own shop idea.
• Activity: Students will write a sentence about what they would sell in their store. Encourage creativity and unique ideas.
  • Example Prompt: “My shop will sell __ because __.”

4. Grammar (10 Minutes)

• Objective: Understand and use declarative sentences.
• Activity: Teach students about declarative sentences. Provide examples and ask them to convert some statements into declarative sentences using their shop ideas.

5. Math (10 Minutes)

• Objective: Round prices to the nearest dollar.
• Activity: Provide a list of items with prices. Students will round these prices to the nearest whole number.
  • Example Items:
    • Candy bar: $1.25 (rounded to $1)
    • Toy: $4.75 (rounded to $5)

6. Wrap-Up (2–3 Minutes)

• Objective: Reinforce what was learned in the lesson.
• Activity: Have students share their shop ideas and what they learned about writing, grammar, and rounding prices.

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Conclusion

By integrating reading, writing, grammar, and math into a fun and engaging lesson about business, students not only learn essential academic skills but also explore their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.