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Which subject | Reading |
What topic | Inventors |
What length (min) | 30 |
What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
Class size | 20 |
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Add group activities | |
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Number of slides | 5 |
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Inventors
Year/Grade 6
Reading
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the standards for reading comprehension and analysis in the 6th-grade English Language Arts curriculum.
Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
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1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Briefly introduce the topic of inventors. Engage students by asking questions about inventions they know and their inventors. |
2 | Group Reading | 10 mins | Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with an excerpt from a biography of an inventor. Allow groups to read and discuss the text. |
3 | Class Discussion | 5 mins | Regroup and lead a class discussion on the inventions read about. Ask questions to stimulate critical thinking about their importance. |
4 | Video Presentation | 5 mins | Show a short video that highlights various inventors and their inventions. Encourage students to take notes. |
5 | Reflection and Homework Assignment | 5 mins | Have students write a short paragraph on an inventor of their choice for homework. Assign worksheets based on the day's lesson for further practice. |
Students will choose an inventor discussed in class and write a short paragraph describing their key invention and its impact on society. Worksheets will also be collected to assess understanding.
The homework assignments and worksheets will be checked for comprehension and effort, providing feedback without requiring individual student presentations.
Wrap up the lesson by reiterating the importance of inventors in shaping our world and encouraging students to explore further on their own.