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Which subject	English
What topic	hmh plot
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

HMH Plot

Objectives

• Understand the concept of plot in a story.
• Identify the elements of plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
• Analyze the plot of a given text.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• HMH plot graphic organizer (handout)
• Short story or excerpt with a clear plot structure
• Projector (optional for visual aids)

Grade/Age Group

Grade 3

Subject

English

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum by promoting literacy skills, focusing on reading comprehension and analysis of literary elements.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Plot	5	Begin with a brief discussion about what a story is. Introduce the term "plot" and its importance in storytelling. Ask students about their favorite stories.
2	Explain Plot Elements	10	Explain the five elements of plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Use examples from familiar stories to illustrate each element.
3	Group Activity	10	Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with the HMH plot graphic organizer and a short story. Ask them to fill out the graphic organizer by identifying the plot elements in the story.
4	Class Discussion	3	Bring the class back together. Facilitate a discussion where each group shares their findings regarding the plot elements in the story. Encourage participation while ensuring all voices are heard.
5	Wrap-up and Homework	2	Summarize the key points of the lesson. Assign homework: students will choose a story from home and fill out the plot graphic organizer for that story. Homework will be submitted without presentations.

Homework

• Choose a story from home and use the HMH plot graphic organizer to identify and fill out the elements of the plot. This assignment will be submitted at the beginning of the next class without any presentations.

Lesson script