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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 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 Reflection section 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 the theme "Business & Finance" through the mentor text “Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story.” Students will explore the key events of the story, particularly how AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx brainstorm ideas for their new shops. This lesson supports the goals of the Business & Finance District by engaging students in real-world applications of reading, writing, grammar, and math as they think like business owners. Students will retell key events from the story, write about their own store ideas, practice grammar with lists, and apply mathematical skills by rounding prices to calculate total costs.
To kick off today's lesson, we’ll start with a brief discussion about what makes a successful business. Show a few visuals of local shops. Ask students: "What do you notice about these shops?" Guide them to discuss various elements such as products, pricing, and shop ideas, linking these observations back to AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx's brainstorming in "Grand Opening." Emphasize that they will be creating their own shop ideas today, just like the characters in the story.
We are learning to retell key events from the planning scenes in "Grand Opening." This is important because understanding the planning stages of a business helps us think critically about how to structure our own ideas.
Read a segment from the text where the characters brainstorm their shop ideas. After reading, model how to summarize key events by identifying who, what, where, and why. For example, "AJ wanted a pizza shop because he loves making pizza and thinks the neighborhood needs one."
Students will work in pairs to retell the planning scenes. They can use a graphic organizer to outline the main events. As they discuss, circulate to provide prompt questions: "What specific idea did Simay contribute, and why do you think it's important?"
We are learning to write a star detail sentence about our store ideas. This is important as clear communication is a key skill for business owners.
Show students how to write a 'star detail' sentence. For instance, "My store idea is a toy store because it will bring joy to children in Civic Square." Break down this sentence into its components: main idea, detail, and purpose.
Students draft their own star detail sentence about their store ideas, discussing in small groups. Encourage them to incorporate feedback from peers, asking questions for clarification, "Why do you think your idea would attract customers?"
We are learning to use commas in a list. This is essential for clarity in written communication, especially when describing multiple items or ideas in our stores.
Discuss the importance of commas in writing. Show sentences with and without commas to compare clarity. For example, “I will sell dolls, cars, and board games” vs. “I will sell dolls cars and board games.”
Present a common list of store items and ask students to correctly punctuate it with commas as a class. Students will then write their own lists of items they would sell in their shops, working in pairs to check each other's punctuation.
We are learning to round prices to find a total cost. This is crucial for managing a budget and pricing items in a business.
Take several example prices (e.g., $4.99, $3.45, $2.15) and demonstrate how to round them. For instance, explain rounding $4.99 to $5.00. Show how to add these rounded prices together to find a total.
Using sample prices for their planned stores, students will round prices and find total costs in pairs. Provide manipulatives (e.g., play money) to help visualize the math. Ask guiding questions, "What is the new price after rounding? How does this help with your budget?"
At the end of the lesson, gather students to reflect on their learning. Discuss how today’s activities relate to their roles as business owners in Civic Square. Prompt them with questions like: "How did retelling the story help you think about your own shop?" or "Why is it important to write clearly when sharing your store idea?" Encourage students to share their thoughts and ideas, highlighting that each of them will contribute to the vibrancy of Civic Square through their creativity and hard work.