Lesson Plan
Sub Squad Challenge Lesson Plan
Engage 5th graders in a 45-minute substitute-led, cross-curricular lesson combining mystery reading, creative writing, and a math puzzle to develop critical thinking, descriptive writing, and problem-solving skills.
This lesson keeps students engaged with variety, reinforces reading comprehension, boosts creative expression, and strengthens logical math reasoning. It supports seamless learning during teacher absence while aligning with core 5th-grade standards.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Mystery Reading
10 minutes
Step 2
Creative Writing Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Math Puzzle Challenge
15 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up & Share
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Sub Squad Challenge
Learning Goals
Materials Needed
Activity 1: Mystery Reading (10 minutes)
Activity 2: Creative Writing (15 minutes)
Activity 3: Math Puzzle Challenge (15 minutes)
Wrap-Up & Share (5 minutes)
Reading
Worksheet
Worksheet
Answer Key
Cool Down
