### Lesson Plan: Components of Store Keeping
#### Subject: Store Keeping
#### Grade: Senior Secondary 1
#### Duration: 45 Minutes
#### Topic: Components of Store Keeping
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#### Learning Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify the key components of store keeping.
2. Explain the role of different components in effective store management.
3. Understand the significance of proper store keeping on business operations.
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#### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and screen
- Printed handouts (Components of Store Keeping)
- Sample inventory sheets
- Pens/Pencils
- Notebook
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#### Lesson Structure:
##### Introduction (5 minutes):
- **Welcome and Attendance:** Greet students and take attendance.
- **Objective Review:** Outline the objectives of the lesson.
- **Icebreaker/Engagement:** Ask students to think about stores they have visited and what they noticed about how items are kept and managed.
##### Direct Instruction (15 minutes):
- **Presentation:**
- **Definition and Importance** of Store Keeping.
- **Key Components** of Store Keeping:
1. **Inventory Management:**
- Types of inventory
- Stock levels and turnover
- Inventory control methods
2. **Store Layout and Space Utilization:**
- Efficient layout for easy access
- Importance of organization
3. **Record Keeping:**
- Manual vs. electronic records
- Importance of accurate records
4. **Security Measures:**
- Preventing theft and pilferage
- Surveillance systems
5. **Staff Management:**
- Roles and responsibilities
- Training and development
6. **Customer Service:**
- Importance of good customer service
- Handling customer inquiries and complaints
##### Guided Practice (10 minutes):
- **Group Activity:**
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Provide each group with a sample store layout and inventory sheet.
- Ask them to identify potential problems and suggest improvements based on the components discussed.
##### Independent Practice (10 minutes):
- **Scenario-Based Task:**
- Provide students with a real-life scenario requiring them to apply the knowledge of store keeping components. For example, "You are the new storekeeper at a busy retail store. How would you organize the store and manage the inventory?"
- Students will write a brief plan or strategy in their notebooks.
##### Assessment and Review (5 minutes):
- **Q&A Session:**
- Review key points from the lesson.
- Ask students questions to assess their understanding.
- **Exit Ticket:**
- Have each student write down one component of store keeping and one reason why it is important.
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#### Homework Assignment:
- **Reading Assignment:**
- Read a chapter from the textbook on store organization and inventory management.
- **Reflection Journal:**
- Write a one-page reflection on how proper store keeping can impact a business's success.
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#### Wrap-Up:
- **Summary:**
- Summarize the main points covered.
- **Next Lesson Preview:**
- Briefly introduce the next lesson’s topic to pique interest.
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#### Notes:
- Ensure that all materials are prepared beforehand.
- Be available for questions and clarification during group activities.
- Provide feedback on the exit tickets and homework in the next class.
#### Support for Diverse Learners:
- Use visual aids and practical examples for visual and kinesthetic learners.
- Provide additional reading material or tutor support for students who may need extra help.
- Offer extension activities for advanced learners.
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This lesson plan aims to engage students using a mix of instructional methods and practical activities to solidify their understanding of the components of store keeping.