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Which subject	Reading
What topic	Characters
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Characters

Objectives

• Identify main and secondary characters in a story.
• Describe character traits using textual evidence.
• Analyze how characters contribute to the plot.

Materials

• Age-appropriate storybooks featuring distinct characters (e.g., "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl)
• Character trait word cards (e.g., brave, anxious, funny, kind)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Character analysis worksheet
• Post-it notes for homework reflection

Grade or Age Group

Grade 2

Subject

Reading

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Reading Literature for Grade 2, specifically focused on the following:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Characters	5 min	Introduce the concept of characters in stories. Discuss what makes a character (name, traits, actions). Provide examples using a familiar story.
2	Reading a Story	10 min	Read a selected story aloud to the class, emphasizing the different characters. Pause to ask questions about the characters and their traits.
3	Character Trait Activity	10 min	Distribute character trait word cards. In pairs, students will identify traits of the main and secondary characters from the story read. They will write their observations on the character analysis worksheet.
4	Class Discussion	5 min	Gather students to discuss their findings. Encourage students to provide textual evidence for their observations about character traits.
5	Conclusion and Homework	5 min	Summarize the lesson, reinforcing the importance of characters in storytelling. Assign homework: Students will choose their favorite character from the book and write a sentence describing the character using a trait from the word cards. They will submit the sentence on a post-it note during the next class without needing to present it.

Assessment

• Evaluate the character analysis worksheet for understanding of character traits.
• Homework will be collected and reviewed for comprehension of character traits and descriptive writing.

Reflection

• After the lesson, consider how students engaged with the material and participated in discussions. Adjust future lessons based on observations and areas where students struggled or excelled.

Lesson script