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| What to create | Lesson plan |
| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | Create a Day 1 Core Block lesson for a multi-age group (grades K–5) using the theme “Business & Finance.” The mentor text is “Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story,” where AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx prepare their stores for opening day. Academic focus: Reading: Identifying the main idea from the story's opening scenes. Writing: Writing a complete sentence about your store. Grammar: Introducing declarative sentences. Math: Rounding prices to the nearest dollar. Include a short overview and an Objectives section with “I Can” statements that show what the student will do, how they’ll apply it, and why it matters. Include a Hook that connects the mentor story to all four subjects. |
| What length (min) | 90 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
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| Any other preferences | Include a detailed breakdown for Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Math. Each subject should have: a Teaching Point explaining why the skill matters and how it supports the student’s role, Teacher Modeling with examples, and Guided Practice. Include an Independent Work section with separate tasks for K–2 and 3–5 students. Use a natural teacher voice with embedded examples. Do not include time estimates. |
In this multi-age lesson plan, students in grades K–5 will explore the theme of “Business & Finance” through the mentor text “Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story.” In this engaging story, students will meet characters AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx as they prepare their stores for opening day. The lesson will focus on identifying the main idea of the story's opening scenes, writing declarative sentences about their own imaginary stores, rounding prices to the nearest dollar, and understanding the importance of clear communication within a business context.
I Can Statements:
To grab students' attention, begin by discussing what they think a store needs to be successful. Ask questions like, "What do you think is important to remember when opening a store?" and, “What kinds of items do people sell in stores?” This dialogue will connect their ideas to the mentor text, where characters will face similar challenges as they prepare to open their own stores.
Understanding the main idea of a story helps us grasp the text's purpose and direction, which is essential for engaging with narratives not only for enjoyment but also for learning.
Read aloud the opening scenes of “Grand Opening.” As you read, pause to ask questions like, “What do you think AJ is excited about?” and model how to identify the main idea. For example, explain how AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx are all working together to open their stores, highlighting teamwork as a central theme.
After the read-aloud, have students discuss in pairs what they think the main idea of the opening scenes is. Encourage them to use sentence frames like “The main idea is…” to facilitate their discussion. Then, share some of their thoughts with the group and guide them to hone in on the core idea of teamwork and preparation.
Writing complete sentences is important for clear communication. In business, being clear helps customers understand your message.
Demonstrate how to write a complete sentence about their imaginary store using a template. For example, “My store is called [Store Name], and I sell [Item]!” Write an example for the class, emphasizing the importance of including a capital letter at the beginning and punctuation at the end.
Have students brainstorm ideas for their own stores. They should fill in the sentence template as a group with a partner, sharing their store names and what they sell. Walk around and assist students in forming complete sentences, providing encouragement and feedback.
Declarative sentences help us state facts or ideas clearly. This skill is vital in both writing and speaking in everyday life and business contexts.
Review the structure of declarative sentences: subject + verb + complement. Provide examples such as, “The store sells toys,” and emphasize punctuation. Ensure students understand that every statement they make in their writing should follow this structure.
Ask students to convert fragments into complete declarative sentences about their stores. For instance, if a student says, "Sells art supplies," guide them to expand it to “My store sells art supplies.” Work together to revise sentences as a class.
Rounding prices to the nearest dollar is a practical skill when dealing with money in everyday situations, helping us make quick decisions when shopping.
Explain rounding through examples. Write a few prices on the board, such as $4.49 and $3.76. Model how to round them to the nearest whole dollar (i.e., $4 and $4) by discussing the '5 or more, raise the score' rule and '4 or less, let it rest.'
Provide a worksheet with a mix of prices to round. Work through one example as a class and then have students practice in pairs, rounding five additional prices together, sharing their answers and strategies.
In this lesson, students will actively engage in multiple areas of learning while exploring the exciting theme of business and finance through collaboration and creativity!