| 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 | Main idea |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| 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 |
Reading
Main Idea
Grade 3
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Reading, specifically:
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Main Idea | 5 min | Introduce the concept of the main idea. Use simple language and examples. Encourage students to share what they think the main idea means. |
| 2 | Guided Practice | 10 min | Read a short passage aloud as a class. Discuss the text and guide students in identifying the main idea using sticky notes to mark it. |
| 3 | Independent Practice | 7 min | Distribute the reading passage and Main Idea graphic organizer. Students will read independently and fill out the graphic organizer. |
| 4 | Check for Understanding | 5 min | Review the graphic organizers in pairs. Walk around the classroom to provide feedback. |
| 5 | Closing Discussion | 3 min | Conduct a brief discussion about what they learned, allowing students to share their ideas. Summarize key points. |
Assign students a short reading passage to take home. They will identify the main idea in the text and write a sentence explaining it. Collect the assignments during the next class without requiring any student to present in front of the class.