LYNCHBURG COLLEGE LESSON PLAN

REQUIREMENTS

The Lesson Plan format below may be used but is not required. No matter what format is used,
however, must include all the components noted below. See the Student Teaching Handbook,
page 27, for detailed descriptions of each section.

Subject/topic; grade/class; time/period; lesson date:

Reading/Fiction; 3rd; 8:35-10:15; April 13th, 2018.

SOL:
SOL 3.5: The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional text
and poetry.
i. Identify the main idea.
Identify the main idea or theme, and supporting details.
o Expressing a stated main idea in their own words
o Understanding the basic lessons or morals of fairy tales, myths, folktales, legends, and fables
from diverse cultures.
j. Identify supporting details.

Content outline:
Identify details that support the main idea of a fiction selection.
State in their own words the main idea of a fiction selection.

Rationale:
It’s important for students to figure out the main idea that the author is trying to make in the text
so they can know what the context of the story is in order for them to fully understand it.

Objective(s) of the lesson​:

Students will be able to explain the story elements, main idea, and theme of a fiction text with
95% accuracy.

Lesson Opening:
Did you like reading this story?

Connection:
Students should have prior knowledge about fiction texts when they were learning it in other
grades.

Instructional Strategies/Processes:
3 Rotations around the room
1. Teacher Table (Group 1, Group 2, Group 3).
2. Independent Practice (Seatwork).
3. Digital Learning (Computer Work).

Products:
Completed Organizer Strip
Assessment:
Students will be given a passage where they will have to identify if its a fairy tale, myth, legend,
or fable. Students will write the story elements, main idea, and theme of that passage.

Closure:
What helps support the main idea? What has been your favorite genre while we were studying
fictional texts? Name a characteristic of your favorite genre.

Homework:
Homework worksheet is given to students that has questions on it from Monday to Thursday.

Differentiation:
I will differentiate by giving students passages to read that are on their reading level.

Materials/Equipment:
Organizer Strips
Pencils
The Legendary Davy Crockett Passage

LESSON REFLECTION: