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| What topic | Create a Day 2 Core Block lesson for a multi-age 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 with “I Can” statements” that clearly states: What the student will do (skill,) How they will apply it (context or example task,) and Why it matters (real-world or roleplay connection). 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, we will engage students in a creative exploration of entrepreneurship through the mentor text "Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story." The purpose of this lesson is to assess and deepen students' understanding of key events, enhance their writing skills by crafting star detail sentences, strengthen their grammatical knowledge by using commas in a list, and apply rounding skills in math when identifying costs. By connecting these skills to the real-world theme of business and finance, students will not only practice essential reading, writing, grammar, and math skills but also gain insights into how businesses are structured and operated.
Reading: I can retell key events from the planning scenes in the story to understand the characters' ideas for their shops, which helps me appreciate the importance of teamwork in business.
Writing: I can write a star detail sentence about my store idea, which is essential for effectively communicating my vision to potential customers and investors.
Grammar: I can use commas in a list when describing items for sale in my shop, making my writing clearer and more professional, just like real business owners do.
Math: I can round multiple prices to find a total cost, enabling me to manage my business finances accurately.
To initiate the lesson, gather students around a large whiteboard. Ask them questions such as, "If you could open any store in Civic Square, what would it be?" Encourage students to think creatively about businesses they would want to create. This will connect our discussion to the young entrepreneurs in the mentor text. After a few responses, explain that just like AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx brainstormed ideas for their shops, they will be doing the same today as we connect reading, writing, grammar, and math into our entrepreneurial adventures!
We are learning to retell key events from the planning scenes in "Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story." This helps us understand how different ideas can come together and informs our future business decisions.
Read aloud the planning scenes from the book. Afterward, model a retelling by summarizing how each character—AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx—contributed with their unique shops. Use a flowchart on the board to show the sequence of their brainstorming steps.
In pairs, have students discuss and draw their own flowcharts based on the events they took notes on. Encourage them to list key events from the story. After 5 minutes, come together as a whole group and allow several pairs to share their flowcharts.
We are learning to write a star detail sentence about our shop ideas. This is important because a strong sentence can grab the attention of potential customers and convey the essence of our business.
Demonstrate a star detail sentence on the board, e.g., "My shop, 'The Rainbow Bakery,' offers colorful pastries that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat!" Highlight the elements that make it a strong sentence (descriptive words, clarity, and excitement).
Give students a few minutes to brainstorm their store ideas. As they think, circulate the room, providing prompts if students are stuck. After brainstorming, ask them to pair up and share their store ideas, helping each other develop star detail sentences.
We are learning to use commas in a list effectively, which is essential for clear communication in writing and presenting our business ideas.
Demonstrate how to properly use commas when listing items for sale (e.g., "Our shop sells cupcakes, cookies, and brownies"). Show incorrect examples and explain why they are unclear.
Present students with a list of items a fictional store sells but have some lists without commas. In pairs, they will correct the sentences. After they complete the task, review the answers together, emphasizing how commas improve clarity.
We are learning to round multiple prices to find a total cost, a crucial skill for managing business finances effectively.
Introduce a few example “price tags” for common store items (e.g., $2.49 for a cookie, $3.68 for a cupcake). Model rounding the prices and finding the total cost. Show them on paper how rounding helps simplify math.
Provide students with a set of prices to round. First, have them work in pairs to round, then have each pair share their totals with the class. Discuss how rounding helps make transactions smoother.
K-2 Students: Illustrate their store idea and write one star detail sentence about their business. Provide examples to guide them.
3-5 Students: Create a mini-poster that includes their shop's name, a star detail sentence, a list of items using commas, and a brief calculation of total costs after rounding prices.
To wrap up the lesson, ask students to think about what they learned today. Pose the question: "How can the skills we worked on today as students help us be successful business owners in Civic Square?" Encourage students to share their insights and ideas with the class, reinforcing the connections between academic learning and real-world applications as budding entrepreneurs.
This lesson plan embodies an integrated approach that fosters creativity while developing critical business skills in a supportive, multi-age learning environment.