| aidemia--modules-lessonplan_request | Titles of parts of the lesson must be formatted as headings |
| What to create | Lesson plan |
| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | Day 4 Core Block lesson for a multi-age group (K–5) using the weekly theme “Business & Finance.” Mentor text: “Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story,” where AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx begin setting up their shops and pricing items. Today’s academic focus includes: Reading: Comparing character decisions. Writing: Writing a persuasive sentence to attract customers. Grammar: Using conjunctions to connect ideas. Math: Solving multi-step problems using rounded prices. 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. Separate Objectives section that say “I Can” statements” that clearly states: academic skill being practiced, 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 district theme across all four 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. |
Today's lesson will engage students in exploring critical aspects of running a business through reading, writing, grammar, and math. Using the mentor text “Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story,” where students AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx set up their shops and price their items, students will compare character decisions, practice writing persuasive sentences, use conjunctions to connect ideas, and solve multi-step problems with rounded prices. This integrated approach not only fosters literacy and numeracy but also establishes a foundational understanding of business concepts aligned with the district’s Business & Finance goals.
Start with a brief discussion on what makes a business attractive to customers. Show a few examples of advertisements or shop displays. Ask students (K–5) to share what catches their attention and why. Connect this discussion to AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx's journey in “Grand Opening," emphasizing the importance of pricing and customer appeal in business. This conversation will serve as an engaging anchor to activate prior knowledge and pique interest for the day's activities.
We are learning to compare character decisions to understand their motivations and the impact of those choices on their businesses. Critical thinking about these decisions helps us in running our own shops.
Read a passage from “Grand Opening” where the characters discuss their pricing strategies. Model how to compare decisions made by AJ and Liam regarding their products. Use a Venn diagram on the board to visualize their differences and similarities in decision-making.
In pairs, students will discuss decisions made by another character, Simay and Onyx, focusing on what influenced their choices. Prompt them with questions:
We are learning to write a persuasive sentence that attracts customers. Writing persuasively is essential for making our products appealing to shoppers and securing sales.
Model writing a persuasive sentence on the board, such as, "Our delicious, homemade cookies are a must-try that will sweeten your day!" Discuss the components of persuasive language: descriptive adjectives, enticing verbs, and the use of urgency.
Using sentence frames, have students create their own persuasive sentences about fictitious products they want to sell. Students should share with a partner for feedback on how persuasive their sentences are.
We are learning to use conjunctions to connect ideas. Using conjunctions helps create more complex sentences that flow better, making our business communications clearer and more persuasive.
Provide examples of simple sentences and demonstrate how to combine them using conjunctions (and, but, or). Write examples on the board about the characters' choices and how they could combine ideas.
In pairs, students take turns reading their persuasive sentences from the previous activity and practice connecting them using conjunctions. Encourage them to revise their sentences to improve flow and clarity.
We are learning to solve multi-step problems using rounded prices. Understanding pricing strategies using math helps us make better financial decisions for our shops.
Present a scenario based on the character decisions where students must calculate total costs for items they wish to sell. Show how to round prices to the nearest dollar and solve for total cost.
Provide a worksheet with multi-step pricing problems. Students will work in pairs to solve the problems and discuss their methods, ensuring they understand the steps involved. Discuss answers as a class.
In a closing discussion, link today's lesson to students’ roles as business owners in Civic Square. Ask questions such as:
Encourage students to reflect on their learning and how they can apply these skills collectively to ensure a successful business venture, drawing parallels to the ongoing story of “Grand Opening.”
This comprehensive lesson plan integrates core academic skills with real-life business concepts, ensuring that students K–5 actively engage and understand the fundamentals of operating a successful business while enhancing their literacy and math skills.