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Which subject	Reading
What topic	Bugs
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Bugs

Subject

Reading

Topic

Bugs

Grade/Age Group

Year 5

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Students will learn to identify different types of bugs through reading.
• Students will develop their comprehension skills by answering questions related to the reading material.
• Students will enhance their vocabulary by learning new words associated with bugs.

Materials

• A short reading passage about bugs (printed copies for each student)
• Comprehension questions (printed copies for each student)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Visual aids (pictures of different bugs)
• Vocabulary list related to bugs

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Reading, focusing on comprehension, vocabulary development, and engagement with texts.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the topic of bugs. Show pictures of various bugs and ask students what they know about them.
2	Reading Activity	10 mins	Distribute the reading passage about bugs. Allow students to read the passage silently and make note of new vocabulary.
3	Vocabulary Discussion	5 mins	Review the vocabulary list with the whole class. Discuss meanings and use in sentences. Encourage students to share any additional words they might know related to bugs.
4	Comprehension Questions	5 mins	Hand out the comprehension questions. Allow students to work individually on these questions to reinforce understanding of the reading material.
5	Wrap-up Discussion	3 mins	Invite students to share their answers to a couple of the comprehension questions. Discuss key takeaways from the lesson.
6	Homework Assignment	2 mins	Explain the homework task - students will write a short paragraph about their favorite bug, using at least three vocabulary words learned from the lesson. Collect the comprehension questions for assessment without sharing answers aloud.

Homework

• Write a short paragraph about your favorite bug, including at least three vocabulary words from the lesson.

Assessment

• Collect and review comprehension questions to assess individual understanding.
• Provide feedback on homework, focusing on the usage of vocabulary and overall writing quality.

Lesson script