aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Reading
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	RI.3.6 – Distinguish their own point of view from that of the author of a text.
Quantity	1
Any other preferences	include passages and answers and worksheets

Lesson Plan: Distinguishing Your Point of View from the Author's

Objective

Students will be able to identify their own opinions and viewpoints and distinguish them from the author's perspective in a text.

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Introduction (10 minutes)

Icebreaker Activity: "Whose Shoes?"

1. Materials Needed:

   • A selection of shoes (sneakers, sandals, boots, etc.) or images of different shoes
   • Whiteboard and markers

2. Instructions:

   • Place the shoes/images in front of the class.
   • Ask the students to guess who might wear each pair of shoes and what activities those people might do (e.g., "These are running shoes. They might belong to someone who loves to run.")
   • Discuss how each shoe represents someone's personal choice and activity, just like how an author has a specific point of view in their writing.
   • Briefly explain that just as we can have different opinions about shoes, we can also have different opinions about stories or texts!

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Read-Aloud Passage (15 minutes)

Passage: "The Great Garden Adventure"

"Maya loved to spend her afternoons in the garden. She thought it was the best place for finding the biggest, juiciest strawberries. On the other hand, Tom, her best friend, always preferred playing video games inside. He thought sitting in the dirt was boring and messy. While Maya enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine, Tom liked the excitement and challenges of his games."

Discussion Questions

1. What does Maya think about the garden?
2. How does Tom feel about the garden compared to Maya?
3. Can you compare your feelings about the garden with those of Maya and Tom?

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Guided Practice (15 minutes)

Worksheet: "Whose Opinion Is It?"

Instructions: Read each statement below and determine if it is Maya’s point of view, Tom’s point of view, or an objective fact. Write "Maya," "Tom," or "Fact" in the space provided.

1. The garden is the best place for finding delicious strawberries. __
2. Playing video games is more fun than sitting in the dirt. __
3. The sun shines brightly in the garden. __
4. I love spending time outside. __
5. Video games are played indoors. __

Answers:

1. Maya
2. Tom
3. Fact
4. (Student's opinion)
5. Fact

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Independent Activity (15 minutes)

Worksheet: "My Opinion vs. The Author's Opinion"

Instructions: Think of your favorite activity and answer the questions below.

1. What is your favorite activity?

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2. Write one sentence about why you think it’s great.

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3. Read the following sentence from a fictional character named Sam:

   • "I think playing soccer is a waste of time. I prefer reading books instead."

4. How is your opinion different from Sam's opinion?

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5. Do you think Sam could feel differently about soccer if he tried playing it? Why or why not?

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Conclusion (5 minutes)

Wrap-Up Discussion

• Gather students together and ask them to share their opinions from the worksheet.
• Reinforce the idea that everyone can have different viewpoints and that it's important to understand both your own opinion and the perspectives of others, including the authors we read!

Homework

• Choose a book to read at home. Write down one thing you agree with the author about and one thing you disagree about, explaining why.

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Note

Encourage students to express their thoughts freely and to value the opinions of others, fostering a respectful discussion environment.