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Which subject	Reading
What topic	story because of Winn dixie
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Story: Because of Winn-Dixie

Objectives

• Students will be able to summarize the main events of the story "Because of Winn-Dixie."
• Students will identify and discuss the central themes of friendship and acceptance.
• Students will enhance their vocabulary through context clues in the text.

Materials

• Copies of "Because of Winn-Dixie" (one per student)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Post-it notes
• Vocabulary worksheets
• Homework assignment sheets

Grade/Age Group

Grade 4

Subject

Reading

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the author, Kate DiCamillo, and the book "Because of Winn-Dixie." Discuss what students already know about the text.
2	Read Aloud	10	Teacher reads the first chapter aloud, modeling fluent reading and expression. Stop periodically to discuss characters and plot.
3	Discussion	5	Engage students in a discussion about the characters introduced. Ask questions about their feelings and actions to encourage deeper thinking.
4	Vocabulary Activity	5	Distribute vocabulary worksheets focusing on key words from the chapter. Students will work in pairs to define words using context clues.
5	Summary and Reflection	5	Ask students to summarize the chapter in their own words using post-it notes. Encourage them to share their reflections with a partner.
6	Homework Assignment	3	Distribute homework assignment sheets. Explain that students will read the next chapter and write a brief summary and vocabulary definitions.
7	Conclusion	2	Wrap up the lesson by reminding students of the themes discussed and how they relate to their own experiences.

Assessment

• Monitor participation in discussions and group activities.
• Collect and review vocabulary worksheets and post-it notes for comprehension checks.
• Evaluate homework assignments for understanding of the chapter read at home.

Follow-up

• Schedule a time for students to share their summaries and discuss the second chapter in the next class, fostering a safe environment for discussion and sharing.

Additional Notes

• Ensure to check for understanding throughout the lesson by asking open-ended questions.
• Provide opportunities for students to express their thoughts and feelings about the characters and story.

Lesson script