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Which subject	Reading
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What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Reading

Topic

Understanding and Analyzing Character Motivations in Fiction

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify key character motivations in a selected text.
• Students will analyze how these motivations influence plot development and character interactions.
• Students will discuss their analyses in small groups, promoting collaborative learning.

Materials

• A short fiction text (selected prior to lesson)
• Character motivation graphic organizer
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (if needed for text display)
• Worksheets for group discussion notes
• Sticky notes for exit tickets

Grade/Age Group

• Grades 4-6 (Ages 9-12)

Subject

Reading

Class Size

• 20 students

National Curriculum Standards

• Aligns with Common Core State Standards for Reading Literature (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4-6)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Character	5	Briefly explain what character motivations are using examples from familiar stories.
2	Text Reading	10	Read the selected fiction text aloud to the class, pausing to encourage predictions and thoughts.
3	Guided Analysis	5	Discuss key character motivations as a whole class. Pass out graphic organizers for notes.
4	Group Work	7	Divide students into small groups. Assign each group to analyze a character's motivation using the graphic organizer.
5	Group Discussion	2	Groups share their findings within their small groups, fostering discussion and different viewpoints.
6	Wrap-Up and Exit Ticket	1	Quick recap of the lesson; students write one character motivation on a sticky note as an exit ticket.

Homework

• Students will complete a brief written response at home exploring a character's motivation in a book they are currently reading, which will be collected the next class.
• Homework will be checked by teacher review without student presentations.

Assessment

• Monitor student participation during group work.
• Evaluate completed graphic organizers and homework responses for comprehension and analysis of character motivations.

Reflection

• After the lesson, the teacher will reflect on the effectiveness of the group discussions and understanding of character motivations based on student exit tickets. Adjustments will be made as necessary for future lessons.

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