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| What to create | Lesson plan |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| 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 “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 very detailed, structured breakdown for each subject area (Reading, Writing, Grammar, Math) that includes: A clear Teaching Point Start this section with: “We are learning to…” that explains why the skill is important, how it connects to the student's role as a business owner, and what strategy or thinking skill will be used to approach it, Thorough Teacher Modeling with examples and teacher talk, and 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., 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. |
In today's lesson, students will explore the foundational components of running a business through the lens of the mentor text Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story. They will engage in reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics activities that help them understand essential concepts related to planning and launching a business. By retelling key events, formulating ideas for their stores, practicing proper punctuation, and calculating costs, students will develop a holistic view of what it means to be a business owner. This lesson supports the goals of the Business & Finance District by equipping students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for entrepreneurial success.
To kick off our lesson, we will gather for a brief discussion. I will ask, “What do you think is needed to open a successful shop?” Students will share their thoughts in pairs, and then we will compile a list on the board. This will activate their thinking about the various components involved in starting a business and help make connections to the mentor text.
We are learning to retell key events from the planning scenes because it helps us understand how AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx came up with their unique business ideas, which is critical as we plan our own stores.
I will read a segment from the book where the characters brainstorm ideas for their shops. After reading, I will model how to identify and summarize the main events by saying, “First, AJ has an idea for a bakery. Then, Simay suggests a plant shop. Finally, they all share what they love about their ideas.”
Students will work in pairs to retell the planning scenes in Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story. I will provide a graphic organizer with prompts to help structure their retelling. For example, “What is AJ’s shop idea? What is the first thing they do?”
We are learning to write a star detail sentence about our store idea to show how specific details can make our ideas more compelling, just like the characters in our story.
I will model writing a star detail sentence. “My bakery will sell cupcakes. It will have blue icing and sprinkles.” I’ll underline the descriptive part of the sentence and explain why being specific is important for attracting customers.
Students will brainstorm their own store ideas and write a star detail sentence with a partner. I will circulate to provide support and prompts, such as “What special features make your store unique?”
We are learning to use commas in a list because using proper punctuation makes our writing clear and easy to understand, which is essential when presenting business ideas.
I will demonstrate using a list in a sentence: “In my store, I will sell cupcakes, cookies, and brownies.” I will explain where to place commas and discuss the importance of lists in a business context.
Students will create a list of three items they plan to sell in their store. They will share their lists with a partner, ensuring they use commas between each item. I will provide a checklist to help them edit their sentences.
We are learning to round prices to find the total cost because understanding how to manage money is a key skill for any business owner.
I will provide examples of prices, such as $2.75, $3.20, and $4.45, and demonstrate how to round them to the nearest dollar: “$2.75 rounds to $3, $3.20 rounds to $3, and $4.45 rounds to $4.”
Students will work in small groups using price tags from pretend items (e.g., toys, snacks) and practice rounding those prices. I will circulate, offering support and asking guiding questions like, “What is the nearest dollar for this item?”
To wrap up our lesson, I will ask students to reflect on what they learned today by answering, “How will the skills we talked about help you as a business owner in Civic Square?” They can share their thoughts with a partner or write them down to encourage deeper thinking about their roles as entrepreneurs.
This lesson plan will engage students in a multi-faceted exploration of business and finance, catering to various learning levels while maintaining a cohesive focus on entrepreneurial skills.