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Which subject	English
What topic	Central idea
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Check previous homework
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Add group activities
Include homework
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Central Idea

Objectives

Understand the concept of the central idea in texts.
Identify the central idea in paragraphs and short stories.
Analyze how supporting details contribute to the central idea.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Projector (if applicable)
Printed short story excerpts
Central Idea worksheets
Sticky notes

Grade/Age Group

Grade 5

Subject

English

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Grade 5 Reading Literature and Information Text Competency.

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Central Idea	5 minutes	Explain what a central idea is and why it's important in understanding texts. Use examples from familiar stories.
2	Group Activity	10 minutes	Divide the class into groups of 4. Each group receives a short story excerpt. They must identify the central idea and supporting details on a worksheet.
3	Class Discussion	5 minutes	Bring the class back together. Discuss the central ideas identified by each group without naming specific groups. Use sticky notes to jot down different central ideas on the board.
4	Individual Practice	5 minutes	Provide each student with a new excerpt and ask them to find the central idea independently on their worksheets.
5	Homework Assignment	5 minutes	Assign students to find a short article at home and write down the central idea and at least two supporting details. Inform the students that their homework will be checked but not presented in class.

Homework

Find a short article at home (from a magazine, newspaper, or website).
Write down the central idea and at least two supporting details in your notebooks.
Submit the completed worksheet in the next class for feedback.

Assessment

Monitor group discussions and worksheet completion during class.
Check homework for understanding of the central idea and supporting details without requiring presentations.

Reflection

At the end of the lesson, consider what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons regarding the central idea. Adjust teaching methods based on student engagement and understanding.