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Which subject	Reading
What topic	supporting sentences
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Supporting Sentences

Subject

Reading

Topic

Supporting Sentences

Grade/Age Group

Year / Grade 4

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Objectives

• Students will understand the concept of supporting sentences.
• Students will identify supporting sentences within a paragraph.
• Students will create their own paragraphs that include supporting sentences.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handouts of example paragraphs
• Markers or crayons for writing
• Writing paper for students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum by fostering comprehension skills and the ability to express ideas clearly in writing.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Introduce the lesson by explaining what supporting sentences are and their role in writing. Provide examples.
2	Identify Supporting Sentences	10 minutes	Distribute handouts with example paragraphs. Guide students to highlight supporting sentences in groups.
3	Class Discussion	5 minutes	Discuss the highlighted sentences. Ask students to share their thoughts on why these sentences support the main idea.
4	Writing Activity	8 minutes	Instruct students to write a short paragraph on a given topic, ensuring they include at least two supporting sentences.
5	Closing & Homework	2 minutes	Summarize the lesson. Assign students to write a paragraph at home using supporting sentences and ask them to submit it the next day without presentation.

Homework

Students will write a paragraph on a topic of their choice that includes at least two supporting sentences. They will hand it in the next class for assessment.

Assessment

The homework will be collected and reviewed without requiring students to present it in front of the class to maintain a comfortable learning environment.

Additional Notes

Encourage students to think about how supporting sentences help strengthen their writing and clarify their ideas.

Lesson script