### Year 4 Language Arts Lesson Plan: Reading Comprehension
#### Topic: Reading Comprehension (Novels, Information Texts)
#### Duration: 1 Hour
---
### Learning Objectives:
1. Students will be able to identify key ideas and details in a variety of texts.
2. Students will improve their ability to make inferences based on the text.
3. Students will enhance their vocabulary and understanding of text structure.
4. Students will practise summarising paragraphs and chapters.
#### Materials Needed:
- Age-appropriate novel (e.g., "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White)
- Age-appropriate information text (e.g., a short article on spiders or farms)
- Comprehension question worksheets
- Post-it notes
- Pencils and notebooks
- Whiteboard and markers
---
### Lesson Structure:
#### 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
**Starter Activity:**
- Begin with a brief discussion about different types of texts: novels (fiction) and information texts (non-fiction).
- Ask students to give examples of novels and information texts they have read.
**Learning Objectives:**
- Explain what the focus of the lesson will be: improving reading comprehension skills using both novels and information texts.
- Briefly outline the activities and what they will achieve.
#### 2. **Whole-Class Reading (15 minutes)**
**Novel Reading:**
- Read an excerpt from "Charlotte's Web" (or another age-appropriate novel) aloud to the class.
**Information Text Reading:**
- Read a short article aloud that relates to the novel (e.g., an article about farms or spiders).
**Questions for Discussion:**
- After each reading, ask the students a few comprehension questions such as:
- For the novel: "What is the setting of this chapter?", "How is the main character feeling?", "What do you think will happen next?"
- For the information text: "What is the main idea of this article?", "What new facts did you learn?", "How does this information relate to the novel?"
#### 3. **Group Activity (15 minutes)**
**Group Work:**
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Provide each group with a set of questions related to both texts.
- Each group will discuss and write down their answers.
**Comprehension Questions Could Include:**
- For the novel: "Describe the main character using three adjectives.", "Summarise the main events of the chapter."
- For the information text: "List three key points from the article.", "What questions do you still have about this topic?"
#### 4. **Independent Work (10 minutes)**
**Worksheet Activity:**
- Students complete a worksheet individually that includes a few short passages (fiction and non-fiction) with multiple-choice and short answer questions targeting key comprehension skills.
---
#### 5. **Plenary (10 minutes)**
**Class Discussion:**
- Review the answers to the group and independent activities.
- Discuss any difficulties and clarify misunderstandings.
- Praise good thinking and participation.
**Reflection:**
- Ask students what they learned today about reading and comprehension.
- Review the key takeaways regarding identifying main ideas, making inferences, and summarising content.
#### 6. **Homework:**
- Assign a reading task with a short novel passage and an information text, along with a few comprehension questions.
- Ask students to practise summarising what they have read in their own words.
### Assessment:
- Observe student participation and understanding during group and class discussions.
- Review the worksheet answers and homework for comprehension and accuracy.
- Provide feedback to help each student improve.
---
### Additional Resources:
- Recommended novels for Year 4
- Age-appropriate articles and information texts
- Online comprehension games and activities
### Adaptations:
- Provide audio books and digital texts for students with reading difficulties.
- Pair students strategically to support collaborative learning.
- Use visual aids and graphic organisers to support understanding.
---
This structured lesson plan aims to foster a love for reading and build critical comprehension skills using a balanced approach involving both fiction and non-fiction texts.