Lesson Plan for Year 5 - English - Reading Comprehension (novels, information texts)

Title: Reading Comprehension (Novels & Information Texts) Grade Level: Year 5 Objective: - Students will be able to identify key elements of novels and information texts. - Students will use strategies to comprehend and discuss what they read. - Students will compare and contrast novels and information texts. Materials Needed: - Copies of a chosen novel excerpt (appropriate for Year 5) - Copies of selected information text (appropriate for Year 5) - Chart paper and markers - Reading Comprehension Worksheets - Highlighters, pencils, notebooks Duration: 60 minutes Lesson Plan: 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - Start with a brief discussion on the difference between novels and information texts. - Ask students: “What do you think makes a story different from an article?” - Discuss elements such as narrative versus factual content, length, structure, and purpose. 2. **Direct Instruction (10 minutes)** - Introduce the key elements of novels: setting, characters, plot, conflict, and resolution. - Introduce the key elements of information texts: headings, subheadings, facts, diagrams, captions, and keywords. 3. **Guided Reading (20 minutes)** - Divide the class into two groups. - Group 1 will read the excerpt from the novel. - Group 2 will read the selected information text. - Provide each group with highlighters and ask them to highlight key elements in their texts. - As they read, they should also fill out the Reading Comprehension Worksheets provided (questions about the text, main idea, supporting details). 4. **Group Discussion (10 minutes)** - Have students within each group discuss their findings and fill out a chart on posters: - For the novel: Characters, Setting, Plot, Conflict, Resolution - For the information text: Main Idea, Important Facts, Diagrams/Captions, Keywords - After group discussion, have each group present their chart to the entire class. 5. **Comparison Activity (5 minutes)** - Lead a whole-class discussion comparing the two types of texts. - Create a Venn diagram on the board and have students help fill it in with similarities and differences between novels and information texts. 6. **Independent Practice (5 minutes)** - Ask students to write a short paragraph in their notebooks about which type of text they prefer reading and why. - Encourage them to use examples from the texts they read today. 7. **Closure (5 minutes)** - Summarize the lesson by reviewing key points about the elements of novels and information texts. - Quickly discuss the importance of reading both types of texts to develop a well-rounded set of reading skills. **Assessment:** - Active participation in group discussions and Venn diagram activity. - Quality and completeness of Reading Comprehension Worksheets. - Quality of the paragraph written about their preference. **Extension Activities:** - Homework: Read a chapter from the novel or an additional article and complete a new comprehension worksheet. - Have students write their own short story or informational article to present to the class. This lesson plan introduces Year 5 students to the distinct features and purposes of novels and information texts, enhances their reading comprehension skills, and encourages them to become active, analytical readers.