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| What to create | Lesson plan |
| Which subject | No subject |
| 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 subject (Reading, Writing, Grammar, Math), using the format: “I Can statements…” followed by 3–5 clear learning objectives that align to the day’s academic goals. 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 | Guided Practice using discussion, partner work, manipulatives, or prompts This section should be well-developed and provide sufficient instructional depth to guide a multi-age group. 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 a natural teacher voice, embedded real-world examples, and scaffolded instruction appropriate for all ages and ability levels. Do not include time estimates. |
Today's lesson focuses on integrating the theme of "Business & Finance" with our mentor text, “Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story.” During this lesson, students will engage with the concepts of entrepreneurship, budgeting, and the importance of planning in the context of starting a business. Using the characters AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx as inspiration, students will retell key events from the story, explore their own store ideas, and learn essential math skills for managing a shop. This lesson supports the goals of the Business & Finance District by preparing students to think critically about business planning and financial literacy—valuable skills they will carry into their future endeavors.
To activate student thinking and connect the story to our business theme, ask the students, “If you could open any store in Civic Square, what would it be?” Encourage them to think about the products, the names of their store, and why the store would attract customers. Share a few ideas before introducing the characters AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx. This will not only spark their imagination but will also serve as an entry point into the key events of the story, setting the stage for reading comprehension, creative writing, grammar practice, and math calculations related to their own store ideas.
Begin with a read-aloud of selected planning scenes from “Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story.” After reading, facilitate a discussion about how each character brainstormed ideas for their shops. Ask guiding questions such as:
In pairs, have students share their own store ideas and discuss aspects like what they would sell and how much items would cost. Provide manipulatives such as fake money or price tags to further engage younger students. Use a whiteboard to demonstrate proper comma usage as students list items they would sell in their stores, ensuring to use commas to separate items.
Transition to a group activity where students collaborate to round the prices of items they brainstormed, adding a math component to the discussion. Guide them in calculating a total cost, illustrating how budgeting works in a real-world context.
As a business owner in Civic Square, why is it essential to plan out your store idea and budget costs for items? Reflect on what you learned today about the importance of planning and how you can use these skills in real-world situations, whether it’s for a future business or managing finances in everyday life. Share your thoughts with a partner or write them down to emphasize the practical applications of essential business concepts.
By implementing these elements into today's lesson, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of essential concepts in reading, writing, grammar, and math that are foundational for their role as future business owners.