Reading Adventure

RONALD FLIPPIN

Tier 2

Lesson Plan

Reading Adventure

Improve reading & writing

This lesson focuses on improving reading and writing skills for 6th and 7th graders with low reading levels. Through a short reading passage, a comprehension worksheet, and a collaborative activity, students will engage in active and inquiry-based learning. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential literacy skills in an engaging and supportive environment.

Audience

6th & 7th graders low level readers

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Reading Passage, Comprehension Worksheet, Pens, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Briefly introduce the lesson's objective: improving reading and writing skills.
Explain the activities: reading a passage, completing a worksheet, and a group activity.

Step 2

Reading Activity

5 minutes

Distribute the reading passage to each student.
Ask students to read the passage silently.
Encourage them to underline or highlight any words or phrases they find interesting or challenging.

Step 3

Worksheet Completion

5 minutes

Hand out the comprehension worksheet.
Instruct students to answer the questions based on the reading passage.
Offer assistance as needed, ensuring students understand the questions.

Step 4

Collaborative Activity

5 minutes

Divide students into small groups.
Ask each group to discuss their answers and any interesting points from the reading.
Encourage them to come up with one question about the passage to share with the class.

Step 5

Closure

3 minutes

Invite a few groups to share their questions with the class.
Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to continue practicing their reading and writing skills at home.

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Reading

Reading Passage

A short, easy-to-understand passage for students to read and comprehend.

The Mysterious Forest
Once upon a time, there was a mysterious forest at the edge of a small village. The villagers often spoke of strange sounds and shadows that danced among the trees. One day, a curious young girl named Lily decided to explore the forest. She discovered beautiful flowers, tall trees, and a hidden path that led to a sparkling stream. Lily realized that the forest was not as scary as it seemed, and she shared her adventure with the villagers, who then saw the forest in a new light.

Worksheet

Comprehension Worksheet

A worksheet with questions to assess students' understanding of the reading passage.

What did the villagers think about the forest before Lily explored it?

Think about the words used to describe the forest.

What did Lily find in the forest?

List the things she discovered.

How did the villagers' view of the forest change after Lily's adventure?

Consider how Lily's story affected them.