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Which subject	English
What topic	Dot day
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Dot Day: Celebrating Creativity and Self-Expression

Objectives

• To understand the significance of Dot Day in promoting creativity and self-expression.
• To enhance vocabulary related to art and creativity.
• To engage students in a creative activity inspired by the book "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds.
• To promote teamwork and peer sharing through collaborative discussion.

Materials

• Copies of "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds
• White drawing paper
• Markers, crayons, or watercolours
• Dot stickers or dot-shaped paper cutouts
• Projector or smartboard (optional)
• Art supplies for the creative activity

Grade/Age Group

• Year/Grade 3

Subject

• English

Class Size

• 20 students

Lesson Length

• 30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

• This lesson aligns with Canadian Language Arts standards, focusing on reading comprehension, creative expression, and collaborative skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Dot Day	5 mins	Briefly introduce Dot Day and discuss its significance. Share a few sentences about "The Dot."
2	Reading Time	10 mins	Read "The Dot" aloud. Pause to discuss key themes and vocabulary related to creativity.
3	Creative Activity	10 mins	Students create their own dot artwork using provided materials. Encourage self-expression.
4	Group Discussion	2 mins	Have students discuss their artwork with a partner, sharing what their dots represent.
5	Recap and Homework	3 mins	Summarize the lesson; assign a short reflection paragraph on what creativity means to them.

Homework

• Students will write a short paragraph about what creativity means to them, drawing inspiration from the lesson. Homework should be submitted and checked without student presentations.

Lesson script