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 | Nonfiction texts |
What length (min) | 30 |
What age group | Doesn't matter |
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 |
Nonfiction Texts
Varies (suitable for all grades)
Reading
20 students
30 minutes
Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI)
Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
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1 | Introduction to Nonfiction | 5 | Introduce the concept of nonfiction. Discuss its importance and where it is found in real life. Provide examples. |
2 | Features of Nonfiction | 10 | Identify and explain key features (headings, subheadings, graphs, images). Show examples using a projector or whiteboard. |
3 | Types of Nonfiction | 5 | Discuss the different types of nonfiction texts. Use examples to categorize each type presented. |
4 | Group Activity | 5 | Divide students into small groups. Each group analyzes a different nonfiction text using a graphic organizer to summarize key points and features. |
5 | Class Discussion | 3 | Have groups share one main idea and one feature they found from their texts without going into long presentations. |
6 | Exit Ticket | 2 | Distribute exit tickets that ask students to write one thing they learned and one question they still have. Collect them as they leave. |
Assign students to read a nonfiction article of their choice at home and write a short summary (3-4 sentences) on the main idea and any interesting facts. Homework will be checked through written submission without verbal presentations.