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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 The lesson must include the following components: A short overview paragraph explaining the purpose of the day’s lesson and how it supports the goals of the Business & Finance District. A separate Objectives section listed by subjects that states (Reading, Writing, Grammar, Math) “I Can statements……” followed by 3–5 clear learning objectives covering all four subjects. A Hook that connects the mentor story and district theme across all four subjects to activate student thinking. |
| What length (min) | 90 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
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| Any other preferences | A structured breakdown for each subject area (Reading, Writing, Grammar, Math) that includes: Detailed Teaching Point Detailed Teacher Modeling with examples Detailed Guided Practice using discussion, partner work, or manipulatives A detailed Independent Work section with differentiated tasks for: K–2 students (Foundations and Pillars) , 3–5 students (Compass group) A closing Reflection Prompt that links the day’s academic work to student roles as business owners in Civic Square. Use natural teacher voice, embedded examples, and scaffolded instruction across all levels. |
Today's lesson focuses on reinforcing the concepts of business and finance through reading, writing, grammar, and math. Using the mentor text "Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story," in which AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx brainstorm ideas for their new shops, students will engage in activities that help them develop their understanding of business concepts while enhancing their academic skills. This interdisciplinary approach will allow students to connect their learning with real-world applications in Civic Square, promoting critical thinking and teamwork.
To connect our lesson theme with the mentor text, we'll start with a brief discussion about what makes a store successful. I will pose questions such as, "What do you think makes a store popular?" and "How do store owners decide what items to sell?" Students will share their ideas, activating prior knowledge while connecting it to the brainstorming activities of AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx in the story. We’ll discuss how these same principles apply to both their personal interests and the planning of their shops in Civic Square.
Students will learn to identify and summarize key events that happen in the planning scenes of "Grand Opening."
Using a story map on the whiteboard, I will model how to identify key events, beginning with AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx brainstorming their store ideas. I will read selected passages, pausing to highlight phrases that indicate important planning actions.
In pairs, students will select one character from the story and retell the sequence of events leading to their store concept. They will discuss why those ideas might make their store successful. Each pair will share their findings with the class.
Students will practice writing a star detail sentence about their own store idea.
I will display examples of star detail sentences and explain the components: a clear main idea followed by supporting details. For instance, “My store will sell handmade toys because they are unique, safe, and support local artisans.”
Students will brainstorm their store ideas and share them verbally in small groups, incorporating star detail sentence structures. As they share, I'll circulate to offer feedback and highlight strong examples.
Students will learn how to use commas in a list correctly when creating their store product descriptions.
I will show examples of sentences with and without commas and explain the differences. For example, “My store will sell toys, books, and games.”
Using chart paper, I will ask students to create a list of items they would sell in their store and practice writing it with commas. Together, we will correct any mistakes.
Students will learn to round multiple prices and calculate a total cost for their store inventory.
I will demonstrate rounding prices using sample items (e.g., $2.49 to $2.50 and $4.75 to $5.00) on the whiteboard. I will model how to add rounded prices together.
In small groups, students will receive a list of fictional prices and will round and add these to find their total inventory cost. They will compare their results with other groups to see different approaches.
As a class, we will discuss how our work today relates to running a business in Civic Square. I will prompt students with questions such as, "What skills do you think are most important for a store owner?" and "How does understanding your costs help you be successful?" Students will reflect on their roles as business owners, emphasizing the importance of planning, budgeting, and teamwork in achieving their goals.
This lesson plan allows for multi-age learning and supports diverse learners through differentiated tasks and scaffolding, effectively linking literature and practical business skills.