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Which subject	Literature
What topic	Gold rush
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: The Gold Rush

Topic

Gold Rush

Subject

Literature

Grade / Age Group

Grade 4

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national standards for Grade 4 Literature, focusing on historical context, comprehension, and critical thinking.

Objectives

• Students will understand the historical significance of the Gold Rush.
• Students will identify key themes and characters in literature related to the Gold Rush.
• Students will engage in critical thinking through discussions and written reflections.

Materials

• Excerpts from literature about the Gold Rush (e.g., “The Gold Rush” by various authors)
• Projector/Smartboard for visual aids
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with guided questions for discussion
• Notebooks for student reflections

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly introduce the Gold Rush, discussing its historical context and significance. Use visuals.
2	Reading Activity	10 min	Distribute excerpts about the Gold Rush. Students read in pairs and discuss main ideas.
3	Class Discussion	10 min	Facilitate a class discussion on themes, characters, and emotions in the text. Use guiding questions.
4	Reflection	5 min	Students write a short reflection in their notebooks about what they learned or how they felt about the Gold Rush.
5	Homework Assignment	5 min	Assign students to read a designated book or article about the Gold Rush for homework; check their understanding through a written response the next class.

Homework

Students will be assigned to read a book or article related to the Gold Rush and write a short response to questions provided. Responses will be collected and reviewed without presentations in class.

Lesson script