Lesson Plan: Wonders Unit 1 Week 5
Grade Level
Grade 1
Subject
English
Duration
30 minutes
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Identify key vocabulary words from the story.
- Retell the main events of the story.
- Describe characters and settings using details from the text.
Materials Needed
- Wonders Unit 1 Week 5 storybook
- Whiteboard and markers
- Vocabulary flashcards
- Chart paper
- Crayons or colored pencils
Lesson Outline
Introduction (5 minutes)
- Begin by greeting the students and sharing the topic of the lesson: "Wonders Unit 1 Week 5."
- Introduce the story and its main theme. Ask students if they have any prior knowledge about the topic to activate their background knowledge.
- Present the key vocabulary words for the lesson using vocabulary flashcards.
Read-Aloud (10 minutes)
- Read the Wonders Unit 1 Week 5 story aloud to the class, making sure to use expressive intonation and pauses to engage students.
- Encourage students to listen for the vocabulary words as you read.
- As you read, pause occasionally to ask predictive questions, such as:
- "What do you think will happen next?"
- "How do you think the character feels?"
Discussion (5 minutes)
- After completing the story, lead a discussion with the following prompts:
- "What was your favorite part of the story and why?"
- "Who were the main characters? Can you describe them?"
- "What was the setting of the story?"
- Record students' responses on chart paper, ensuring to incorporate details that illustrate their understanding.
Activity (7 minutes)
- Distribute crayons or colored pencils and have students draw their favorite part of the story.
- While they are drawing, circulate the room to offer assistance and engage with individual students by asking them to explain their drawings.
- Allow a few students to share their drawings with the class, prompting them to relate their visual to the story.
Conclusion (3 minutes)
- Recap the key vocabulary words highlighted in the lesson.
- Ask students to think about the story and share one new thing they learned today.
- Assign students to practice reading the story at home with a family member, encouraging them to use the vocabulary words in sentences.
Assessment
- Informal assessment will take place through observation during discussions and activities.
- Assess students’ understanding of vocabulary and story elements through their drawings and participation in discussions.
Modifications
- For students needing additional support, provide vocabulary word charts and allow them to use picture cues during the activity.
- For advanced learners, ask them to write a sentence about their favorite character and share it with the class.
Reflection
(Teachers can fill this section out after the lesson to reflect on what went well and what could be improved for future lessons.)
This lesson plan is designed to foster engagement and comprehension among Grade 1 students, utilizing interactive elements that align with the Wonders curriculum focus.