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Which subject	English
What topic	Realistic Fiction
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Realistic Fiction

Subject

English

Topic

Realistic Fiction

Grade/Age Group

Grade 1 (Ages 6-7)

Objectives

• Students will be able to define the characteristics of realistic fiction.
• Students will identify examples of realistic fiction in literature.
• Students will create a short story that reflects elements of realistic fiction.

Materials

• Picture books that exemplify realistic fiction (e.g., "The Name Jar" by Yangsook Choi, "A Chair for My Mother" by Vera B. Williams)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Construction paper and crayons or colored pencils
• Handout with definitions and characteristics of realistic fiction

Class Size

20 students

Duration

30 minutes

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Realistic Fiction	5 min	Discuss what realistic fiction is. Ask students if they can think of any examples.
2	Read Aloud	10 min	Read a selected picture book from the materials. Discuss elements of the story that make it realistic fiction.
3	Characteristics Review	5 min	Review the characteristics of realistic fiction using the handout. Engage students in identifying these characteristics in the story just read.
4	Story Creation Activity	8 min	Students will draw and write a short story about their own realistic fiction scenario. Encourage them to incorporate the characteristics discussed.
5	Sharing and Closure	2 min	Ask students to share their stories with a partner. Summarize the lesson and highlight key points about realistic fiction.

Homework

• Students will finish their stories at home and illustrate them, to be brought back to class for informal sharing in pairs the next lesson.
• Ensure students understand they will not be required to present their stories in front of the class.

Curriculum Alignment

• This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum Standards for English Language Arts focusing on reading comprehension and storytelling skills appropriate for Grade 1.

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