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| What to create | Lesson plan |
| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | Day 3 Core Block for a multi-age group (K–5) using the theme “Business & Finance.” Mentor text: “Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story,” where AJ, Simay, and Onyx are preparing their stores with supplies and signs. Today’s academic focus includes: Reading: Identifying character actions and making inferences. Writing: Writing a descriptive sentence about a store item. Grammar: Using adjectives to describe products. Math: Solving word problems based on store inventory. 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: The academic skill being practiced, The application of the skill to the student’s business idea or role, and context or task in which the student will apply it. A Hook that connects the mentor story and theme across all 4 subjects to activate student thinking. |
| What length (min) | 90 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Include homework | |
| Include images descriptions | |
| 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 in running a business in Civic Square. Use natural teacher voice, embedded examples, and scaffolded instruction across all levels. |
In today’s lesson, students will explore the concepts of Business & Finance through the mentor text Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story, where characters AJ, Simay, and Onyx prepare their stores. The focus is on understanding character actions while inferring their motivations, enhancing writing skills through descriptive sentences, applying grammar knowledge with adjectives, and solving word problems related to store inventory. This integrated approach not only supports literacy and math skills but also fosters an understanding of business concepts that will empower students as future entrepreneurs in Civic Square.
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Begin the lesson by displaying images of various businesses from the Civic Square. Ask students to think about what makes a business appealing. Connect back to the mentor text by asking, “What do you think AJ, Simay, and Onyx did to make their stores attractive to customers?” This will encourage students to make connections between their observations and the story, activating prior knowledge and setting the stage for the day's activities.
We are learning to identify character actions and make inferences about their motivations. This is essential for understanding how businesses operate and how customer service can influence success. As potential business owners, knowing what drives customer interactions is crucial.
Read a selected passage from Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story. Pause to analyze AJ's actions. Ask questions such as:
Students will work with a partner to discuss another character's actions and make inferences. Use prompts such as:
We are learning to write a descriptive sentence about a store item. This helps improve marketing efforts by communicating the value of products effectively.
Show a picture of a product (e.g., a colorful toy) and model how to write a descriptive sentence. For example, "The bright blue toy car zooms across the floor, capturing the heart of every child who sees it." Emphasize the use of sensory details.
Students will choose an item they would sell in their store and write a descriptive sentence. Encourage them to use at least three adjectives. Share sentences in pairs and give feedback.
We are learning to use adjectives to describe products. Adjectives enhance product descriptions, making them more enticing to customers, which is key to attracting sales.
Discuss different adjectives that can be applied to products. Write a list on the board (e.g., shiny, new, vintage). Model how adjectives change a bland sentence into an engaging one.
Students will work in small groups to pick two items from their store and create a list of adjectives for each. After the group discussion, share with the class.
We are learning to solve word problems based on store inventory. This skill is critical for keeping track of products and ensuring business sustainability.
Present a word problem such as, "If AJ has 15 toy cars and sells 7 during a festival, how many does he have left?" Work through the problem step by step, demonstrating how to visualize inventory management through subtraction.
Provide a few more inventory scenarios for small groups to solve together. Encourage them to use manipulatives (like counting chips or blocks) to visualize the problems.
Bring the class back together for a final discussion. Ask students to reflect on how their academic skills today relate to their roles as business owners. Prompt them with questions such as:
Encourage students to share their thoughts and examples from their work, reinforcing the connection between the day's learning and their roles in Civic Square.
This structured lesson plan incorporates collaborative learning experiences suitable for a multi-age classroom, promoting essential skills in reading, writing, grammar, and math while emphasizing the themes relevant to business and finance.