Grade: 3 Subject Area: English Lesson Focus: Reading Comprehension Identifying Character Traits Objectives: At the end of the lesson the student will be able to: Define the meaning of character traits Identify character traits of a favorite character in a book
Instruction Activity Material
Process Review T call Ss to the rug. T remind Ss that they have discussed sequencing last meeting, and that sequencing or recalling events of the story in order helps in understanding the story. Motivational T ask the Ss: Early in the morning I look at Activity the sky and see dark clouds. What do you think will I do next? Presentation T tell the Ss that the reading Miss Nelson is Introduction comprehension focus for the day is Missing book Lecture- predicting. T defines prediction and gives Prediction discussion importance of skill in reading graphic Demonstrat comprehension. organizer on ion T introduces the book Miss Nelson is chart paper Missing. T make Ss predict what will happened in the story by looking at title and picture. T read, pause and model making predictions twice. T use prediction graphic organizer to note predictions, cite reasons for predictions and note if prediction came true. Guided Practice T read, pause and ask Ss to make a prediction twice. Individual or T instruct Ss to go back to their seats and Prediction Group Activity continue reading their just-right level graphic books and practice making prediction organizer for using a graphic organizer. each S Class Share T ask 3 Ss 1 prediction and his reasons for the prediction. Assessment Graphic organizer Student-teacher conference and observation sheet Student-Teacher Conference Notes