# Lesson Plan: Reading Comprehension (Fiction and Non-Fiction)
## Year: 8
## Subject: English (US)
## Duration: 90 minutes
### Objectives
1. Students will develop skills to comprehend and analyze fiction and non-fiction texts.
2. Students will be able to identify main ideas, themes, and supporting details in both text types.
3. Students will compare and contrast elements of fiction and non-fiction.
### Materials
1. Two short texts (one fiction and one non-fiction) - printed copies for all students
2. Highlighters and pens
3. Smartboard or projector
4. Worksheet for each student
5. Graphic organizer for Venn diagram
### Lesson Outline
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. Begin with an open discussion about the differences between fiction and non-fiction.
2. Ask students for examples of their favorite fiction and non-fiction books or pieces.
3. Explain today's objective and lesson structure.
#### Pre-Reading Activity (10 minutes)
1. Distribute the texts (one fiction and one non-fiction) to the students.
2. Provide a brief summary of each text.
3. Discuss the purpose of reading both genres (to entertain, inform, persuade, etc.).
4. Set the purpose for reading—comprehension and analysis.
#### Guided Reading (20 minutes)
1. Assign students to read the fiction text.
2. As they read, they should underline the main ideas and highlight any significant details.
3. After reading, hold a short discussion about the text’s main ideas, themes, and important details.
#### Independent Reading (20 minutes)
1. Assign the students to read the non-fiction text independently.
2. Ask them to underline the main ideas and highlight significant details as with the fiction text.
#### Post-Reading Activity (20 minutes)
1. Discuss the non-fiction text as a class, again focusing on main ideas, themes, and details.
2. Compare and contrast the fiction and non-fiction texts using a graphic organizer (Venn diagram).
3. Have students fill out the graphic organizer in pairs or small groups.
#### Assessment and Reflection (10 minutes)
1. Distribute a worksheet with comprehension questions related to both texts.
2. Ask students to reflect on what they learned about reading comprehension for fiction and non-fiction.
3. Collect the worksheets and use them for assessing students' understanding.
### Homework
1. Assign students to select one fiction and one non-fiction book of their choice.
2. Instruct them to write a brief report summarizing the main ideas, themes, and important details from each text.
3. Ask them to create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two books.
### Accommodations
1. For students with reading difficulties, provide a simplified version of the texts.
2. Allow these students extra time and the option to use assistive technology for reading.
3. Group students heterogeneously to ensure peer support during activities.
### Evaluation
1. Students' participation in discussions.
2. Accuracy and depth of answers on the comprehension worksheet.
3. Quality and completeness of the graphic organizers.
### Extension Activities
1. Organize a literature circle where students can share summaries and analyses of their favorite fiction and non-fiction books.
2. Provide resources for students to write a short story (fiction) and a research report (non-fiction) on a topic of their choice.
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This lesson plan should help Year 8 students strengthen their reading comprehension skills for both fiction and non-fiction texts while actively engaging in comparing and contrasting the two genres.