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Which subject	Reading
What topic	My View curriculum unit one lesson one
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Plan: My View Curriculum Unit One, Lesson One

Subject: Reading
Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten
Duration: 30 minutes

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Objectives

• Students will be able to identify the main characters in a story.
• Students will demonstrate comprehension by answering questions about the story.
• Students will engage in a discussion about their personal connections to the characters.

Materials Needed

• "My View" storybook (Unit One, Lesson One)
• Chart paper and markers
• Character picture cards
• Whiteboard and dry erase markers
• Sticky notes

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting and Warm-Up Activity

   • Begin with a friendly greeting and ask students about their favorite story.
   • Explain that today they will read a new story and explore the characters within it.

2. Introduce Vocabulary

   • Introduce key vocabulary words that will be used in the lesson, such as "character," "story," and "feelings."
   • Write these words on the whiteboard for visual reference.

Read-Aloud Activity (15 minutes)

1. Story Time

   • Gather students in a circle and read the "My View" storybook with enthusiasm, encouraging students to follow along.
   • Use expressive voices for different characters and pause to ask predictive questions (e.g., "What do you think will happen next?").

2. Discussion

   • After reading, engage the students in a discussion by asking:
     • "Who were the main characters in our story?"
     • "How do you think the characters felt during the story?"
   • Use the character picture cards to help students visualize and identify each character.

Guided Practice (5 minutes)

1. Character Connection
   • Distribute sticky notes to the students and ask them to draw one character from the story they liked best.
   • Invite a few students to share their drawings with the class, explaining why they chose that character.

Closing Activity (5 minutes)

1. Wrap-Up Questions

   • Ask review questions to reinforce comprehension:
     • "What was the story about?"
     • "Can anyone tell us one thing they learned about the character they drew?"

2. Preview of Next Lesson

   • Briefly discuss what will happen in the next lesson to build excitement around continuing their learning journey.

Assessment

• Observe student participation during the read-aloud and discussion for understanding.
• Review students' drawings and explanations to gauge their ability to relate personally to the characters.

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Additional Notes

• Encourage students to think about how the characters relate to their own experiences.
• Foster a supportive environment where all students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts.

Conclusion

This lesson aims to build foundational reading skills in young learners by engaging them with a story and allowing them to connect personally with the characters.