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Which subject	Reading
What topic
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Understanding Characters in Literature

Objectives

1. Students will be able to identify main and supporting characters in a story.
2. Students will analyze the traits, motivations, and development of characters.
3. Students will express their understanding of characters through discussion and written responses.

Materials

• A selected short story or excerpt (print copies for each student)
• Character trait graphic organizer
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (if applicable)
• Homework assignment sheets

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 4

Subject

Reading

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for reading literature, specifically in terms of understanding character development and comprehension.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Introduce the concept of characters in literature, discussing main vs. supporting characters.
2	Read Aloud	10 minutes	Read the selected short story or excerpt aloud to the class, encouraging students to listen for character descriptions.
3	Group Discussion	5 minutes	In small groups, discuss the main character's traits and motivations using prompts provided.
4	Character Trait Organizer	5 minutes	Hand out the character trait graphic organizer and instruct students to fill it out based on the story read.
5	Sharing Insights	3 minutes	Invite students to share their insights about characters with the class without needing to present their graphic organizers.
6	Homework Assignment	2 minutes	Explain the homework assignment, which involves writing a short paragraph about a character from their own choice of story.

Homework

Students will write a short paragraph describing a character from a story they choose, focusing on the character's traits and development. Homework will be collected the following day without any student presentations.

Assessment

• Participation in group discussion.
• Completion and quality of character trait graphic organizer.
• Homework assignment quality.

Accommodations

• Provide additional support or modified assignments for students who need it.
• Allow for extra time as needed for completing the graphic organizer.

Conclusion

Summarize the importance of understanding characters in stories and how this enhances overall reading comprehension. Encourage students to think about characters in their daily reading.

Lesson script