**Lesson Plan: Year 6 English - Reading Comprehension (Novels, Non-Fiction)**
**Grade Level:** Year 6
**Subject:** English
**Topic:** Reading Comprehension (Novels, Non-Fiction)
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Objectives:**
1. Students will identify key elements of both novels and non-fiction texts.
2. Students will improve their ability to understand and interpret text.
3. Students will demonstrate their comprehension by answering questions and engaging in discussions.
**Materials Needed:**
- Copies of a selected novel and a non-fiction article (these can be excerpts)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Worksheets with comprehension questions
- Pencils and paper
- Projector (optional for displaying excerpts)
**Lesson Outline:**
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### **Introduction (10 minutes)**
1. **Warm-Up Activity:**
- Start with a quick discussion: "What is the difference between novels and non-fiction texts?"
- Write student responses on the whiteboard.
- Briefly explain that novels are fictional stories created by authors, while non-fiction texts provide factual information about real events, people, or phenomena.
2. **Lesson Objectives:**
- Explain the goals for the lesson.
- Inform students they will be reading excerpts from both types of texts and practicing their comprehension skills.
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### **Reading Activity (20 minutes)**
1. **Novel Excerpt (10 minutes):**
- Distribute copies of the selected novel excerpt to students.
- Have a student volunteer read the excerpt aloud or read it as a class.
- Ask students to underline or highlight key parts of the story (main characters, setting, plot points).
2. **Non-Fiction Excerpt (10 minutes):**
- Distribute copies of the selected non-fiction article.
- Read the first paragraph together; then allow students to read the rest independently.
- Ask them to underline or highlight key information (main idea, key facts, and supporting details).
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### **Guided Discussion and Analysis (15 minutes)**
1. **Novel Discussion (7 minutes):**
- Ask questions about the novel excerpt:
- Who are the main characters?
- What is the setting?
- What is happening in the story?
- How do the characters feel, and why?
- Encourage students to discuss their answers and provide evidence from the text.
2. **Non-Fiction Discussion (8 minutes):**
- Ask questions about the non-fiction excerpt:
- What is the main idea of the article?
- What are the key facts presented?
- Why is this information important?
- Encourage students to discuss their answers and provide evidence from the text.
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### **Independent Practice (10 minutes)**
1. **Comprehension Worksheets:**
- Hand out worksheets with comprehension questions related to both excerpts.
- Allow students to work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheets.
- Circulate the room to provide support and guidance.
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### **Conclusion and Review (5 minutes)**
1. **Summary:**
- Review the key differences between novels and non-fiction.
- Highlight the importance of understanding text structure and information for comprehension.
2. **Closing Activity:**
- Ask students to share one new fact they learned today or one part of the story they found interesting.
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### **Homework:**
- Assign students to read a chapter from a novel or a short non-fiction article at home.
- Provide a few comprehension questions to be answered in their notebooks.
**Assessment:**
- Evaluate the worksheets for understanding of the text.
- Participation in discussions and activities will also be noted.
**Differentiation:**
- Provide additional support or alternative reading materials for students who need it.
- Challenge advanced students with more in-depth questions or additional reading.
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By the end of the lesson, students should have a better understanding of how to approach reading both novels and non-fiction texts, identify key elements, and comprehend the information presented.