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Which subject	Reading
What topic
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Reading Comprehension Strategies

Topic

Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Objectives

Students will be able to identify the main idea of a text.
Students will be able to list supporting details that reinforce the main idea.
Students will demonstrate their understanding through group discussions and written exercises.

Materials

Text excerpts (short stories or articles)
Whiteboard and markers
Graphic organizers (main idea and supporting details chart)
Sticky notes
Homework handouts

Grade/Age Group

Grade 3-5

Subject

Reading

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Reading, specifically:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.2: Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2: Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce the topic of main ideas and supporting details. Discuss how these elements help us understand a text. Use a simple example.
2	Guided Reading	10	Read a selected text aloud as a class. Pause to identify the main idea and supporting details. Use sticky notes to annotate the text.
3	Graphic Organizer Activity	5	Distribute graphic organizers to each student. In pairs, students fill in the organizer based on the text read.
4	Group Discussion	5	Facilitate a discussion about the main idea and supporting details they identified. Encourage students to share their thoughts.
5	Closure	5	Summarize key points from the lesson. Reinforce the importance of knowing the main idea and supporting details for better comprehension.
6	Homework Assignment	5	Distribute homework handouts. Students will choose a short text to identify the main idea and supporting details, which will be checked without presentation.

Homework

Choose a short article or story, identify the main idea and at least three supporting details. Write these down on the homework handout and submit it during the next class.

Assessment

Monitor student participation during discussions.
Review completed graphic organizers.
Check homework for understanding of main ideas and supporting details.

Adaptations

Provide additional support for struggling readers by pairing them with stronger peers.
Include advanced texts for students needing more challenge.
Allow for alternative formats (audio, visual) for students with different learning needs.

This lesson plan is designed to provide a structured approach to teaching key reading skills while aligning with U.S. educational standards.