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| What topic | Create a Day 2 Core Block lesson for a multi-age homeschool group (grades K–5) using the weekly theme “Business & Finance.” The mentor text is “Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story,” where AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx brainstorm ideas for their new shops. Today’s academic focus should include: Reading: Retelling key events from the planning scenes Writing: Writing a star detail sentence about a store idea Grammar: Using commas in a list Math: Rounding multiple prices to find a total cost Please format the lesson using the following sections: Overview – A brief paragraph explaining the day’s purpose and how it builds business skills in the Business & Finance District. Objectives – Start this section with: “By the end of today’s lesson, students will be able to…” Then list 3–5 objectives covering all four subject areas. “I Can” Statements – List one for each subject: Reading Writing Grammar Math |
| What length (min) | 90 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
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| Any other preferences | Hook – A unified opening that connects the story and the theme across Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Math. Use classroom dialogue to set up the lesson. Subject Blocks – For each of the four subjects, include: Teaching Point Teacher Modeling (with examples) Guided Practice Independent Work – Provide differentiated activities for: K–2 students (Foundations and Pillars) 3–5 students (Compass group) Reflection – A closing prompt that links the day’s work back to business ownership and planning in Civic Square. Please avoid minute-based time blocks. Write in a natural teacher voice with modeled examples, scaffolded questions, and real-world learning connections. |
Today’s lesson is designed for our multi-age homeschool group to explore the foundational concepts of business and finance through the engaging mentor text, "Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story." Students will delve into the planning and brainstorming processes that AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx undergo as they create their shops. This lesson will enhance their understanding of key events in the story, encourage creative writing about their own store ideas, introduce the proper use of commas in lists, and apply basic math skills by rounding prices to calculate total costs. By integrating these subjects, we aim to build core business skills that will empower students in their future financial endeavors.
By the end of today’s lesson, students will be able to:
(Setting: Students sit in a circle, excitedly discussing their own business ideas.)
Teacher: "Alright, team! Yesterday, we learned about AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx as they brainstormed ideas for their new shops. They worked together to dream up things like cupcake places, toy stores, and even a pet grooming business! What are some things you all think should be included when planning a store?"
Students: "We need to know what we want to sell!"
Teacher: "Exactly! And we have to think about how much it costs to sell them. Let's dive into today’s lesson to find out more about creating our very own stores by retelling the story, writing, and even doing some math!"
Teaching Point: Retelling key events helps us understand the plot and decisions made by the characters.
Teacher Modeling: "In 'Grand Opening,' AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx gather to talk about their ideas. First, they brainstorm together. Then they each share what their shop will look like. Who remembers one of the first ideas discussed?"
Guided Practice: "Let's create a story map together. What were the main events? How can we sequence them?" (Draw a storyboard with contributions from students.)
Independent Work:
Teaching Point: A star detail sentence describes a central idea clearly and engagingly.
Teacher Modeling: "A star detail sentence can include what you want your store to be about in a fun way. For example: 'My store will be a candy shop filled with every flavor you can imagine!'"
Guided Practice: "Let’s come up with a few more examples for different kinds of stores together. What could we say for a pet shop?"
Independent Work:
Teaching Point: Commas in a list help organize ideas clearly.
Teacher Modeling: "When listing items, we use commas. For example, 'I want my store to sell toys, candies, and games.' Can anyone tell me what would happen without the commas?"
Guided Practice: "Let’s practice together. I’ll say a sentence with items, and you tell me how I should add commas."
Independent Work:
Teaching Point: Rounding prices will help us estimate total costs effectively, which is essential for running a business.
Teacher Modeling: "If a cupcake costs $2.49 and a toy costs $5.75, we can round these to $2 and $6 when adding. Can anyone help me find the total if we round?"
Guided Practice: "Let’s round these prices together and add them up. What do we get?"
Independent Work:
To close our lesson, let’s think about why it’s essential to plan and understand our costs in business ownership. Can anyone share a key takeaway from today’s session that relates to planning for a store? How might you use what we learned today if you were opening a shop in Civic Square?
Encourage students to share their thoughts, linking their work to the importance of planning and brainstorming in running a successful business.
This lesson plan will help guide students through the interdisciplinary skills needed in a real-world context, reinforcing the excitement of planning and owning a business together!