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Which subject	Reading
What topic	Open court
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Open Court Reading

Topic

Open Court

Objectives

• Students will develop basic reading skills through phonics.
• Students will enhance their comprehension abilities by discussing story elements.
• Students will practice vocabulary and use context clues to understand new words.

Materials

• Open Court Reading curriculum textbook
• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards for key vocabulary words
• Individual student workbooks
• Audio resources (if available)
• Projector (if necessary for visuals)

Grade/Age Group

Grade 1

Subject

Reading

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Reading Literature and Reading Foundational Skills for Grade 1.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (Minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the lesson's topic. Ask students what they think about the title "Open Court."
2	Vocabulary Introduction	5	Present key vocabulary words using flashcards. Discuss meanings and use context clues.
3	Read Aloud	10	Teacher reads the selected story from the Open Court curriculum. Engage students by asking questions.
4	Guided Discussion	5	Discuss story elements such as characters, setting, and main idea. Encourage students to share their thoughts.
5	Independent Practice	5	Students complete a short reading comprehension activity from their workbooks based on the story.
6	Review and Homework Assignment	5	Go over homework instructions, ensuring students understand. Gather the worksheets to check for understanding without presentations.

Homework

• Assign a reading log where students will read a selected story at home and write one sentence about what they learned or enjoyed.
• Students will also be asked to identify and write down two new vocabulary words they encountered in the story.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during group discussions and guided practice.
• Review students' comprehension worksheets to gauge understanding of the story elements.

Notes

Adjust pacing as necessary based on student engagement and understanding. Consider additional support for struggling readers as required.

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