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Which subject	English
What topic	Text evidence
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Text Evidence

Grade/Age Group

Grade 6

Subject

English Language Arts

Objectives

Students will understand the concept of text evidence.
Students will be able to identify and explain text evidence from a provided passage.
Students will apply text evidence to support their answers in written responses.

Materials

Text passage (printed copy)
Highlighters (various colors)
Whiteboard and markers
Notebooks or paper for student responses
Projector (if available)

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the standards for reading comprehension and the ability to cite textual evidence to support analysis.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Text Evidence	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the concept of text evidence and why it is important in understanding texts. Use examples to illustrate.
2	Reading the Text	10 minutes	Distribute the text passage. Have students read it individually, underlining relevant evidence that supports the main idea.
3	Group Discussion	5 minutes	In small groups, students will discuss their findings and share the evidence they highlighted, explaining its significance.
4	Whole Class Review	5 minutes	Bring the class together to discuss key text evidence identified by groups. Write examples on the whiteboard for reference.
5	Individual Writing Response	5 minutes	Students will write a short paragraph using text evidence to support an assigned question about the text.
6	Homework Assignment	0 minutes	Explain the homework: find a passage at home and identify at least two pieces of text evidence to support a personal insight or question. Make it clear that homework will be collected and checked without presentations.

Assessment

Evaluate student understanding through their written responses and participation in group discussions.
Homework will be collected for assessment but will not require in-class presentations.

Additional Notes

Ensure all students have access to the materials and support during discussions.
Consider diversity in learning styles and provide accommodations as necessary.

Conclusion

End the lesson by reinforcing the importance of using text evidence to support opinions and understanding, and remind students of the homework assignment.