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Which subject	English
What topic	Read aloud - The Name Jar
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Read Aloud - The Name Jar

Subject

English

Topic

Read Aloud - The Name Jar

Grade/Age Group

Grade 5

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify the main themes of "The Name Jar".
• Students will develop listening skills through read-aloud.
• Students will engage in discussion about cultural names and identity.
• Students will practice summarizing key points from the story.

Materials

• A copy of "The Name Jar" by Yangsook Choi
• Whiteboard and markers
• Student journals or notebooks
• Sticky notes for student reflections

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Canadian Language Arts curriculum objectives for Grade 5, focusing on reading comprehension, listening skills, and cultural awareness.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly introduce the book "The Name Jar" and discuss its themes of identity and culture.
2	Read Aloud	15 min	Read "The Name Jar" aloud to the class, pausing to ask questions and enhance comprehension.
3	Discussion	5 min	Facilitate a group discussion on the story's themes, asking students for their thoughts on names and identity.
4	Reflective Writing	5 min	Instruct students to write a short reflection in their journals about what their names mean to them or what they learned from the story.
5	Homework Assignment Check	5 min	Review homework or student assignments without student presentations. Provide feedback or comments for improvement.

Homework

• Ask students to write a paragraph about their name or the name they would choose for themselves, explaining its significance. This will be collected at the beginning of the next lesson for private feedback.

Additional Notes

• Ensure to create a supportive environment for students to share their thoughts about names and identity.
• Encourage students to relate personal experiences to the themes discussed in the story.

Lesson script