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Which subject	English
What topic	Supporting details with main idea
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Supporting Details with Main Idea

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify the main idea of a passage.
• Students will be able to cite supporting details that reinforce the main idea.
• Students will improve their comprehension skills through group discussion and written exercises.

Materials

• A selection of short reading passages (2-3 paragraphs each)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Graphic organizer for main idea and supporting details
• Sticky notes
• Homework assignment sheets

Grade/Age Group

Grade 5

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (Minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce the concept of main idea and supporting details. Use a simple example and invite students to share their understanding.
2	Mini-Lesson	10	Present a short reading passage on the board. Read it aloud as a class, then identify the main idea together. Highlight supporting details.
3	Guided Practice	5	Distribute a different short passage to groups. Instruct students to work together to identify the main idea and supporting details using a graphic organizer.
4	Independent Practice	5	Have students complete a similar exercise individually, writing the main idea and supporting details for a new passage on a worksheet.
5	Review and Reflect	3	Ask students to share their findings in pairs, encouraging discussion on the differences and similarities of their answers.
6	Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment	2	Summarize the lesson's key points, assign homework which includes identifying main ideas and supporting details from a reading at home.

Assessment

• Monitor students during guided and independent practice.
• Check completed worksheets as a formative assessment.
• Review homework for understanding without requiring presentations.

Homework

• Read a short story at home and write one main idea and three supporting details on a provided worksheet.
• Bring the worksheet back to class the following day for feedback.

National Curriculum Alignment

• The lesson aligns with [insert relevant standards, such as Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for reading comprehension and critical thinking skills].

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