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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 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, 3–5 students. 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 immerse themselves in the world of business and finance through the mentor text “Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story.” As a group, we will explore key events from the story while focusing on essential academic skills. This lesson will help students understand the fundamentals of running a business by engaging them in activities that require reading comprehension, writing clarity, proper grammar usage, and practical math skills. By reinforcing these skills, we are directly supporting the goals of the Business & Finance District, equipping our multi-age homeschool group with the knowledge and skills needed for their future endeavors as young entrepreneurs.
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To get our minds thinking about today’s lesson, let's discuss the importance of planning when starting a business. Read the first few pages of “Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story” aloud, focusing on AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx as they brainstorm their shop ideas. Guide the students through a conversation:
This discussion will activate students' thinking and connect the mentor story to our overarching theme of Business & Finance, setting the stage for our activities today.
Teaching Point
We are learning to retell key events in the planning scenes of “Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story.” Retelling helps us remember important details and understand the story better, which is essential for making informed decisions as business owners.
Teacher Modeling
Read aloud the planning scenes. Discuss the key events, encouraging students to listen for important details. When finished, model how to summarize one key event. For example, “AJ decided he wanted to sell handmade toys because he saw a need in the community.”
Guided Practice
Students will work in pairs to retell the planning scenes. Each group will map out their retelling on a large piece of paper, summarizing the major decisions made by the characters. Circulate the room to facilitate discussion and support as needed.
Teaching Point
We are learning to write a star detail sentence about our store idea. Star detail sentences help highlight important aspects of our business concept, making it appealing to potential customers.
Teacher Modeling
Show students how to create a star detail sentence. For example, “My store will sell eco-friendly toys made from recycled materials, which helps the environment.” Break it down:
Guided Practice
Students will brainstorm their store ideas and write their own star detail sentences. Encourage them to share these with a partner, helping each other refine their sentences.
Teaching Point
We are learning to use commas correctly in a list. Knowing how to punctuate lists appropriately is important for clarity in writing, especially when describing the products we sell in business.
Teacher Modeling
Share a list of items that might be sold in a store and model how to punctuate it with commas. For example, “In my store, I will sell toys, games, books, and puzzles.” Explain how commas separate items but that you need 'and' before the last item.
Guided Practice
Have students create lists of items they would sell in their shop, ensuring they use commas correctly. Pair students up to check each other’s lists and correct mistakes if necessary.
Teaching Point
We are learning to round multiple prices to find a total cost. Rounding is a useful skill for keeping track of expenses and profit, critical for any business owner.
Teacher Modeling
Present a few prices (e.g., $4.99, $2.49, $3.75) and demonstrate how to round them to the nearest dollar. Show the students the importance of estimating total costs in budgeting.
Guided Practice
Using play money, give students several small items with price tags. Have them work in pairs to round the prices to the nearest dollar and then find the total cost by adding their rounded prices together.
K–2 Students
Create a simple drawing of their store and a short description, including a list of items with proper comma usage. Provide a rounding exercise involving simple prices.
3–5 Students
Write a detailed description of their store layout, incorporating star detail sentences and a list of products with correct comma usage. They will create a price list, round the prices, and calculate a total cost.
To wrap up the lesson, ask students to reflect on how today’s activities relate to their roles as business owners in Civic Square. Prompt them with questions such as:
Encourage students to think critically about their experiences and share their thoughts with the group.
By engaging in these activities, students take a step closer to understanding the fundamentals of Business & Finance and prepare to become the next young entrepreneurs.