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Which subject	Reading
What topic	Comprehension
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Comprehension Skills

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify the main idea and supporting details in a text.
• Students will demonstrate their understanding by answering comprehension questions about the text.
• Students will engage in a discussion to enhance their critical thinking skills regarding the reading material.

Materials

• A short text (fiction or non-fiction) appropriate for the grade level
• Comprehension questions (handout)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (if using digital text)
• Sticky notes or index cards for exit tickets

Grade/Age Group

Varies (appropriate for elementary to middle school students)

Subject

Reading

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Reading: Literature and Informational Text.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the lesson topic of comprehension. Engage students with a question about their previous reading experiences.
2	Pre-Reading Activity	5	Introduce the text. Activate prior knowledge by asking students what they know about the topic. Share a few key vocabulary words.
3	Reading the Text	10	Read the selected text as a class, or allow students to read silently. Encourage them to take notes on main ideas and details.
4	Group Discussion	5	Discuss the main idea and supporting details as a class. Allow students time to share their thoughts in small groups.
5	Comprehension Questions	3	Hand out the comprehension questions. Give students a few minutes to answer these individually or in pairs.
6	Check for Understanding	2	Walk around and check students’ answers to the comprehension questions. Provide feedback without asking students to present their answers publicly.
7	Exit Ticket	2	Ask students to write one thing they learned about comprehension on a sticky note or index card as they leave the classroom.

Homework

Assign a short reading passage for students to complete at home. They should write a brief summary and identify the main idea and at least two supporting details. Collect the homework during the next class without requiring students to present it.

Lesson script