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| What topic | Create a full Day 1 lesson script for 3rd grade homeschool students exploring Doctors and Nurses as part of the community helpers unit titled “Civic Square: Heroes of Tomorrow.” This is Quarter 1, Week 1, Day 1 of a themed learning experience in the fictional city of Civiton. This lesson should: Align to ELAGSE3RL2 – Retell key details from a story and describe characters and their roles. Follow the Gradual Release Model (I Do, We Do, You Do). Be written in a narrative-rich, age-appropriate style. Include the characters Mrs. Lisa, AJ, Simay, and Onyx. Be designed for a mixed-age homeschool setting, with modifications for: Foundations Group (younger learners, emerging readers) Heritage Group (older learners, advanced writers) Wrap-Up Reflect on how we can be helpers like doctors and nurses Exit prompt: “One way I can help others is…” |
| What length (min) | 90 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
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| Any other preferences | Include: Title: “Helping Hands: Doctors and Nurses” Objective: Students will identify what doctors and nurses do, explain how they help their community, and retell key story details using vocabulary and visual prompts. Vocabulary doctor, nurse, patient, stethoscope, check-up Provide student-friendly definitions Narrative Introduction Begin with a read-aloud or mini-story where student is introduced to the importance of doctors and nurses in Civic Square Include a scenario where a classmate isn't feeling well and they imagine how medical helpers would respond Model Read aloud a short nonfiction passage or narrative about a doctor’s visit Model how to identify important roles and vocabulary in the passage Emphasize how doctors and nurses use tools and kindness to help people feel better Guided list tools a nurse do when someone is sick?” Create a simple graphic organizer or labeled picture together Independent K-2: Draw a doctor or nurse helping someone.3-5 write 2-3 sentences |
Students will identify what doctors and nurses do, explain how they help their community, and retell key story details using vocabulary and visual prompts.
Vocabulary: doctor, nurse, patient, stethoscope, check-up
Student-Friendly Definitions:
Mrs. Lisa: (enthusiastically) "Good morning, everyone! Welcome to Day 1 of our exciting unit titled ‘Civic Square: Heroes of Tomorrow.’ Today, we are going to be learning about some very special helpers in our community. Who can guess who these helpers might be?"
AJ: "Are they teachers?"
Simay: "Maybe firefighters?"
Onyx: "I think they are doctors and nurses!"
Mrs. Lisa: "That’s right, Onyx! Doctors and nurses are vital in helping us stay healthy. Let’s begin our day with a mini-story. Close your eyes and imagine: One of our classmates, let’s say... Jayden, isn't feeling well. He has a little cough and a runny nose. Who do you think would help him?"
Students: (various answers, including doctors and nurses)
Mrs. Lisa: "Exactly! Doctors and nurses would respond by checking on Jayden and using their tools to see how to help him. Let’s find out more about what they do."
Mrs. Lisa: "I have a short nonfiction passage about a visit to the doctor. Listen carefully, because I’ll ask you to help me identify important roles and vocabulary afterward."
Read aloud a short nonfiction passage about a doctor’s visit, emphasizing the role of doctors and nurses and the tools they use, such as stethoscopes.
Mrs. Lisa: "Now, let’s think about what we just heard. What are some important roles we learned about? Can anyone tell me how doctors and nurses use tools and kindness to help patients feel better?"
Students: (discussion, responses received)
Mrs. Lisa: "Great thoughts! Remember, it’s not just the tools but also being kind that helps people feel better."
Mrs. Lisa: "Let’s make a list together. What tools do you think nurses use when someone is sick? Start shouting out your ideas!"
Students respond with various tools, prompting discussion.
Mrs. Lisa: (writes responses on the board) “Excellent suggestions! Now, let’s create a simple graphic organizer. I’ll draw a picture of a nurse with a checklist of tools around her."
Create a labeled picture with the students, encouraging input on what to include.
For the Foundations Group (K-2): Mrs. Lisa: "Now it’s your turn to be creative! I want you to draw a picture of a doctor or nurse helping someone. Think about what tools they might be using!"
Circulate the room, offering support and encouragement as younger learners work on their drawings.
For the Heritage Group (3-5): Mrs. Lisa: "You will write 2-3 sentences about what a doctor or nurse does. Think about how they help their community and what tools they use!"
Provide guidance as needed, encouraging advanced writers to use their best writing skills.
Mrs. Lisa: "Let’s come back together and reflect. How can we be helpers like doctors and nurses?"
Encourage students to share their thoughts about how they can help others.
Mrs. Lisa: “Remember, helping others can be just as important as what doctors and nurses do.”
Mrs. Lisa: "Before we finish, I want you to think deeply. I’m going to give you an exit prompt. Write down, ‘One way I can help others is…’ and finish that sentence. Bring it up to me before you leave."
Collect responses as students exit, providing positive reinforcement and encouragement.
This lesson plan is designed to engage 3rd-grade homeschooling students in a mixed-age classroom, using various teaching strategies to ensure that all learners are included and able to participate meaningfully in exploring the vital roles of doctors and nurses in their community.