Full lesson	Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle}
Which subject	Reading
What topic
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
Include full script
Check previous homework
Ask some students to presents their homework
Add a physical break
Add group activities
Include homework
Show correct answers
Prepare slide templates
Number of slides	5
Create fill-in cards for students
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments

Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Reading: Understanding Character Development in Fiction

Objectives

• Students will identify character traits through textual evidence.
• Students will analyze how character development affects the plot.
• Students will demonstrate comprehension through group discussion and an individual writing assignment.

Materials

• Copies of a selected short story or passage
• Whiteboard and markers
• Graphic organizer for character analysis
• Projector (if available)
• Homework assignment sheets

Grade/Age Group

Grades 4-6

Subject

Reading

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students in Class

20

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Reading Literature (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4-6.3) which focuses on character analysis and understanding story elements.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the topic of character development. Ask students what they know about character traits.
2	Read Aloud	10 mins	Read the selected story aloud. Engage students by asking questions about the characters during the reading.
3	Group Discussion	5 mins	Divide students into small groups to discuss the character traits they identified. Provide guiding questions.
4	Character Analysis	5 mins	Distribute graphic organizers. Instruct students to fill out the organizer based on group discussions.
5	Individual Reflection	5 mins	Ask students to write a short reflection about how a character's development influenced the story's outcome.
6	Homework Assignment	5 mins	Assign students a writing task due the next class. Homework will be collected without presentations.

Assessment

• Monitor group discussions to ensure understanding.
• Review graphic organizers and reflections for comprehension and analysis.

Homework

• Write a one-page response analyzing a character from a different book they are currently reading, focusing on character traits and development.

Notes

• Ensure to circulate during group work to support all students.
• Encourage a safe and respectful environment for group discussions.

Lesson script