Lesson Plan for Year 6 - Language Arts - Reading Comprehension (novels, non-fiction)

# Lesson Plan: Reading Comprehension (Novels, Non-Fiction) **Grade Level:** Year 6 **Subject:** Language Arts **Duration:** 60 minutes **Topic:** Reading Comprehension (Novels, Non-Fiction) ## Objectives: 1. To develop students' ability to comprehend and analyse both fiction and non-fiction texts. 2. To enhance critical thinking and interpretative skills. 3. To improve vocabulary and understanding of text structures. 4. To encourage thoughtful discussions and personal connections to the reading material. ## Materials: - Copies of a selected chapter from a novel and a short non-fiction article. - Whiteboard and markers. - Comprehension worksheets. - Highlighters and pencils. - Notebooks. ## Lesson Structure: ### Introduction (10 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** - Brief discussion about any novels or non-fiction books students have read recently. - Share personal experiences and how reading affected them. 2. **Learning Objectives:** - Outline the goals for the lesson. - Explain that students will be comparing comprehension strategies for both fiction and non-fiction texts. ### Instruction (20 minutes): 1. **Exploring Fiction:** - Distribute a selected chapter from a novel. - Brief introduction to the novel context (author, setting, plot overview). - Read the chapter aloud as a class, stopping periodically to discuss important elements (characters, setting, plot). 2. **Key Questions for Fiction:** - Who is the main character in the chapter? - What is the setting? - What major events take place? - Identify any new vocabulary and discuss meanings. 3. **Exploring Non-Fiction:** - Distribute a short non-fiction article relevant to students' interests or current events. - Discuss the purpose and main idea of the article. - Read the article aloud, pausing to highlight key facts and information. 4. **Key Questions for Non-Fiction:** - What is the main idea of the article? - List three key facts or pieces of information. - What is the author's purpose for writing this article? - Identify and define any unfamiliar terms. ### Guided Practice (15 minutes): 1. **Group Work:** - Divide students into small groups. - Assign each group to focus on either the novel chapter or the non-fiction article. - Distribute comprehension worksheets tailored to each text type. 2. **Worksheet Activities:** - Fiction groups: Plot diagrams, character analysis, and setting descriptions. - Non-fiction groups: Main idea identification, summarisation, and fact-finding. ### Independent Practice (10 minutes): - Students return to their seats and complete a short written response in their notebooks. - Fiction: Write a paragraph predicting what might happen next in the story. - Non-fiction: Write a summary of the article and why they found it interesting or important. ### Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. **Group Discussion:** - Reconvene as a class. - Invite volunteers to share their written responses. - Discuss any new insights or perspectives gained from the readings. 2. **Recap and Reflect:** - Summarise the key points covered in the lesson. - Encourage students to think about how the strategies learned can be applied to other reading materials. ### Homework: - Assign students to choose either a novel or non-fiction book to read at home. - Ask them to write a brief summary and list three questions they have about the text. ### Assessment: - Monitor students' participation in discussions. - Review comprehension worksheets for understanding. - Evaluate written responses for depth of comprehension and analytical thinking. **Note:** Ensure texts are age-appropriate and cater to a range of reading abilities within the class. Adaptations can be made for students who require additional support or more challenging material.