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Which subject	English
What topic	Recount stories RL3.2 with Thinking Maps
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Recount Stories RL3.2 with Thinking Maps

Subject

English

Topic

Recount Stories RL3.2 with Thinking Maps

Grade/Age Group

Grade 3 (or equivalent age group)

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Students will understand the structure of a recount story.
• Students will learn to use Thinking Maps to organize their recount stories.
• Students will practice writing a short recount story based on a personal experience.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Graphic organizers (Thinking Maps)
• Paper and pencils
• Sample recount stories
• Projector and computer (if available)

Standards

• Aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Reading Literature (RL.3.2).

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Introduce the concept of recount stories. Discuss its characteristics and importance.
2	Explanation of Thinking Maps	5 min	Introduce Thinking Maps as a tool for organizing ideas. Show examples on the board.
3	Guided Practice	10 min	Work as a class to fill out a Thinking Map based on a chosen recount story from a sample. Discuss how to identify main events.
4	Independent Practice	5 min	Ask students to think of a personal experience to recount and fill their own Thinking Map.
5	Writing Activity	5 min	Students write a short recount story using their Thinking Maps as a guide.
6	Closing	2 min	Recap the lesson highlighting the importance of organization in recounting stories. Remind students to turn in their recounts for feedback.

Homework

• Students will complete a written recount story based on their Thinking Map. All homework will be collected without presentations to the class. Feedback will be provided individually.

Assessment

• Assess students' Thinking Maps and recount stories to evaluate understanding of recount structure and ability to organize thoughts effectively.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that all students understand the recount structure before moving on to independent work.
• Consider providing additional support or differentiated tasks for students who may need it.

This lesson plan is designed to be engaging and to utilize various teaching methods, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed in recounting stories effectively.

Lesson script