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| What to create | Lesson plan |
| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | Day 5 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 open their stores to the public and welcome customers. Today’s academic focus includes: Reading: Summarizing the full story. Writing: Writing a closing sentence about their store. Grammar: Using correct end punctuation. Math: Reviewing money skills through store simulation. 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 |
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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 in running a business in Civic Square. Use natural teacher voice, embedded examples, and scaffolded instruction across all levels. |
Today’s lesson aims to deepen students' understanding of business concepts through storytelling, focusing on the mentor text "Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story." Students will engage in reading, writing, grammar, and math activities that reinforce the skills necessary for their roles as business owners in the burgeoning Civic Square. By summarizing the story, writing closing statements for their stores, employing correct punctuation, and simulating transactions, students will enhance their literacy and numeracy skills crucial for success in a business environment.
To activate student thinking, we will start with a brief discussion. Ask students, "What do you think it takes to run a successful business?" After a few minutes of sharing, introduce the mentor text, “Grand Opening,” explaining that today they will learn how the characters opened their stores and how they can do the same. Illustrate how running a business requires skills in reading, writing, math, and language.
We are learning to summarize the story "Grand Opening." Summarizing helps us recall important details, which is crucial in business for making informed decisions and communicating effectively.
Read a selected section of the story aloud, demonstrating how to identify main ideas and key points. For example, show how to extract the central message of each character's experience in opening their store.
In pairs, have students discuss the key elements of the story and what they learned about running a store from AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx. Encourage them to use a graphic organizer to write down the main ideas and supporting details for a summary.
We are learning to write a closing sentence about our store. This sentence is important because it leaves a lasting impression on customers, similar to a catchy tagline.
Model how to craft closing sentences that highlight the unique features of a store. For example, "Don't forget to visit Simay's Sweet Treats, where every bite is a celebration!"
Ask students to brainstorm ideas for their store's unique feature. Have them share their ideas with a partner, who will provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Once feedback is given, students will write their closing sentence.
We are learning to use correct end punctuation. Proper punctuation helps our writing be clear and understandable, which is essential in business communication.
Review examples of sentences with and without proper punctuation. Explain the function of periods, question marks, and exclamation points in their closing statements.
Provide students with sentences related to their store. Have them identify the correct punctuation for each sentence in small groups. Once they’ve worked together, circulate to offer support and clarification.
We are reviewing money skills through a store simulation. This skill is critical for business owners to ensure accurate transactions and provide excellent service to customers.
Demonstrate a simple transaction using play money. Show how to calculate total costs and make change, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and attentiveness in customer service.
Set up a mini-market in the classroom where students can role-play as customers and business owners. Circulate around the room to facilitate interactions, ensuring they practice making transactions with accurate monetary calculations.
Wrap up the lesson by gathering the students in a circle. Prompt them with questions such as, “How would summarizing a story help you in your business?” or “What did you learn about the importance of closing sentences when welcoming customers?” Encourage students to discuss how the skills learned today apply to their roles in Civic Square and the broader world of business.
This comprehensive lesson plan ensures that all students, across grades K-5, engage with the theme “Business & Finance.” By linking academic goals with real-world applications, students will develop the essential skills they need for their future as business owners.