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What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: CKLA 3rd Edition Lesson 14

Subject: English

Grade: 4

Duration: 30 minutes

Topic: Lesson 14 – Exploring Story Elements

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Identify and describe key elements of a story, including characters, setting, problem, and solution.
2. Analyze how these elements contribute to the overall story.
3. Engage in group discussions to express their understanding of the text.

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Materials Needed

• Copies of the story or text selections for the lesson.
• Whiteboard and markers.
• Story element graphic organizers.
• Sticky notes for student responses.

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Standards Alignment

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.1: Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3: Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text.

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Lesson Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Hook: Begin with a question: "What makes a story great?" Encourage students to share their thoughts with a partner.
2. Transition: Explain that today they will explore the elements that make up stories and how they work together to create meaning.

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Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Identify Story Elements: Use the whiteboard to list the four main elements of a story:

   • Characters: The people or creatures in the story.
   • Setting: Where and when the story takes place.
   • Problem: The challenge or conflict the characters face.
   • Solution: How the problem is resolved.

2. Example Analysis: Read a brief excerpt from the assigned text aloud, and model how to identify these elements. Draw students' attention to specific phrases that illustrate each element.

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Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Group Activity: Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a copy of the story text and a graphic organizer.
2. Task: Instruct groups to work together to fill out the graphic organizer, identifying the characters, setting, problem, and solution of the story.
3. Monitor Groups: Circulate around the room to provide support and ensure understanding.

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Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Sticky Note Reflection: Have students choose one story element that they found most interesting and write it down on a sticky note.
2. Share Responses: Ask students to stick their notes on a designated area of the whiteboard and invite a few volunteers to share their thoughts with the class.

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Closing (5 minutes)

1. Recap Key Points: Revisit the major story elements discussed in the lesson.
2. Connections to Future Lessons: Explain that understanding story elements will help them as they tackle more complex texts in future lessons.
3. Exit Ticket: Have each student write one question they still have about story elements to guide future instruction.

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Assessment

• Evaluate group graphic organizers for accuracy.
• Review sticky note reflections to gauge individual understanding.
• Collect exit tickets to assess student misconceptions or areas needing further clarification.

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Adaptations

• Provide sentence starters for ELL students when discussing story elements.
• Offer a simplified text for struggling readers.

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Reflection

At the end of the lesson, consider the following:

• Which story elements were most challenging for students to identify?
• How well did students engage with the group activities?
• What adjustments can be made for future lessons based on student performance?

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This lesson plan aligns with educational standards and aims to foster an understanding of story elements in a supportive, interactive environment.