LO: Introduce the topic and get to know each other.

1. Say hello to Ss and ask Ss to introduce themselves to

each other.
2. Introduce the topic and ask Ss to discuss the given
question.

What kind of birthday gifts do you like?

The Finest in the Land
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 LO: Get to know the learning objectives.
1. Go through the learning goals with Ss. Make sure they
know what they’re going to learn in the lesson.
2. Note: Don’t read the goals to the Ss.

Learning Goals

1. Identify words with inconsistent but common spelling-sound correspondences;

Identify the r-controlled vowels: ar, er, ur, and ir.

2. Read the story The Finest in the Land and utilize some reading skills and
strategies to help with story comprehension.

3. Talk about the story and discuss how you celebrate your friend's birthday.

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 LO: Identify and pronounce the sounds of the vowel teams
ar, er, ir, ur, and a_e.
1. Click and read the words to Ss; have them identify what

Listen & Read

sounds the vowel teams ar, er, ir, ur, and a_e make.

Phonics
2. Guide Ss to read the words together.

What sounds do the circled parts

of the following words make?

smart writer bear

hurt dirty near

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 On this slide, test Ss’ foundational skills; each S should be
tested; give each S a mark according to the assessment
rubrics.

Read on Your Own LO: Decode the highlighted words in the text accurately
and fluently; read the text fluently. Phonics
1. Have Ss read the highlighted words aloud.
2. Have Ss read the story aloud and with rhythm.

Taylor’s birthday was on Thursday. Her classmates

wanted to have a big party with her. They bought a
big cake for her with their saved money, decorated
the garden nearby at lunchtime, and invited their
teacher to celebrate with them. After class, they
came to the garden and sang “Happy Birthday”
together for her. Taylor was moved to tears.

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 LO: Use the book cover to identify details and to make

Book Cover
predictions.
1. Guide Ss to look at the book cover closely and to talk
about the given questions.
Background
2. Encourage Ss to talk more about the connections
question and give feedback.

Before Reading
1. What are the children doing?
Who do you think is “the finest in
the land”? Why do you think so?
2. What do you think the story will
be about?

Connections
What musical instruments do you
know about? When do people play
various musical instruments together?

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 LO: Use details from the picture to make predictions.

Make Predictions
1. Guide Ss to make predictions using the provided
questions.
2. Ask them to make guesses prior to reading the story by
looking at the pictures.
Lead-in

Use the text and the

illustration to make guesses.

1. What’s the relationship between the

man and the woman? What might
be in the bottle in the man’s hand?

2. Make two predictions based on the

given picture from the book.

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 LO: Utilize the reading strategies and skills to assist in reading

The Finest in the Land

comprehension; make connections.
1. Ask Ss to discuss the comprehension questions; give
feedback.
Reading
2. Have Ss talk about the question in the connections
section.

Comprehension

What was Wilma’s idea to celebrate

Kipper’s birthday? How did the others
respond to her idea? Why?

Connections
If you were Kipper, how would you feel
to get such a special gift on your
birthday? Why?
Pages 1-4

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 LO: Utilize the reading strategies and skills to assist in reading

The Finest in the Land

comprehension.

Reading
Ask Ss to discuss the comprehension questions; give
feedback.

Comprehension
1. What did the children see in the
Middle Ages? Who did Anneena
think the people doing tricks were?
Do you agree with her? Why or why
not?
2. What job do you think John wanted
to give the children? Why did John

Pages 5-9 say, “You’d better play us a tune”?

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 LO: Utilize the reading strategies and skills to assist in reading

The Finest in the Land

comprehension.

Reading
Ask Ss to take turns discussing the comprehension questions;
give feedback.

Comprehension

1. Who was the man on the horse? Why

did he come here and get cross?
2. Why did John say to the man, “They
are the finest in the land”? How did the
children feel about that?
3. What song would the children play for
the Duke? Would that be a perfect
performance? Why?
Pages 10-13

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 LO: Utilize the reading strategies and skills to assist in reading

The Finest in the Land

comprehension.

Reading
Ask Ss to discuss the comprehension questions; give
feedback.

Comprehension

1. Why do you think the Duke’s daughter

looked surprised when she met the
entertainers?
2. What did the Duke mean when he said,
“They had better be good”? What
might happen to the children if the
Duke found they were not so good?

Pages 14-15

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 LO: Utilize the reading strategies and skills to assist in reading

The Finest in the Land

comprehension.

Reading
Ask Ss to discuss the comprehension questions; give
feedback.

Comprehension
1. Why did Nadim say, “Something
funny is going on”? What funny
things do you think would happen?
2. What was John’s plan to enter the
castle and help Edith?
3. What kind of person do you think
John was?

Pages 16-20

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 LO: Utilize the reading strategies and skills to assist in reading

The Finest in the Land

comprehension; make connections.
1. Ask Ss to take turns discussing the comprehension
questions; give feedback.
Reading
2. Have Ss talk about the question in the connection section.

Comprehension
1. Did everything go as planned? What
problems occurred before and during
the entertainment part?
2. How did John respond when the Duke
got angry? Why did he do that?

Connections
What do you do when you irritate others?
Pages 21-24

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 LO: Utilize the reading strategies and skills to assist in reading

The Finest in the Land

comprehension; make connections.
1. Ask Ss to take turns discussing the comprehension
questions; give feedback.
Reading
2. Have Ss talk about the question in the connection section.

Comprehension
1. What did the Duke think of the children’s
performance? How do you know?
2. What plan did Wilma come up with to help
Hugh and Edith during their performance?
3. How did the Duke respond to the note
from Edith? Why?

Connections
Do you think Wilma’s plan is proper or not?
What other plans can you think of to help
Pages 25-29 them?

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 On this slide, test Ss’ classroom engagement; each S should

The Finest in the Land

be tested; give each S a mark according to the assessment
rubrics.

Reading
LO: Utilize the reading strategies and skills to assist in reading
comprehension.

Ask Ss to discuss the comprehension questions; give

feedback.

Comprehension

1. What was strange toward the end

of the adventure? Why?
2. Why did Wilma say, “We’re the
finest in the land” at Kipper’s
birthday party? Do you agree?

Pages 30-32

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 On this slide, test Ss’ reading skills; each S should be tested;
give each S a mark according to the assessment rubrics.

Reading Strategy
Analyze Character Traits LO: Review how to analyze character traits with the given
guide.
1. Review how to analyze character traits.
2. Have Ss analyze either John or Wilma’s character traits
by using the given guide.
3. Give feedback.
Look through the whole
Character’s story and analyze John’s
Character’s and
Character’s
Wilma’s traits with theWords
Traits Actions
help of the guide below.

John’s Traits John’s Words John’s Actions

Which character do you
It’s your turn.
prefer,
It’s your turn.John or Wilma? Why? It’s your turn.

Wilma’s Traits Wilma’s Words Wilma’s Actions

It’s your turn. John VS.
It’s your turn.
Wilma It’s your turn.

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 On this slide, test Ss’ listening and speaking skills; each S
should be tested; give each S a mark according to the
assessment rubrics.

Listening & Speaking

LO: Have Ss talk about how the Duke celebrated his birthday
with the help of the given details; have Ss talk about how
they want to celebrate their birthdays, what they like most
about their birthdays, and why, all with the help of the given
pictures.

1. Ask Ss to talk about how the Duke celebrated his

birthday with the help of given details.

How do you want to 2. Click and ask Ss to talk about how they want to
celebrate their birthdays, what they like most about their
How didyour
celebrate the birthdays, and why, all with the help of the given pictures.
3. Encourage Ss to answer the question in complete

Duke celebrate
birthday? Which part u had a feast sentences with the given clues; assist Ss if necessary.

hisfavorite?
is your birthday?Why? u watched the entertainers’
performance
u ...

Tip: Use the given clues to discuss the question.

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 On this slide, test Ss’ oral writing skills; each S should be
tested; give each S a mark according to the assessment

Get Ready to Present

rubrics.

Oral Writing
LO: Describe how Edith succeeded in running away from the
castle to marry Hugh by using the visual aids and given
guideline.

u Describe how Edith succeeded in running away1.2. from the castle to

Explain the task to Ss.
Have Ss describe how Edith succeeded in running away
marry Hugh by answering the questions in the chart below.
from the castle to marry Hugh by using the bubble map.
3. Give feedback.
u Choose one of the events that attracted you most and share your
opinion on it.

How did What did What did How did How did
Edith’s Hugh give the children Wilma help the Duke
friends get to Edith? do when Hugh and respond to
into the What was it the Duke Edith slip Edith’s
castle? used for? got angry? away? escape?

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 LO: Understand what the writing task is; know to complete
the writing task with the help of the post-class instructional
video.

Homework: My Favorite Song Writing

1. Introduce and explain the writing task to Ss.
2. Ask Ss to finish the task before the next class and to be
ready to present.
3. Remind Ss to watch the post-class video before writing.

Write an opinion essay to explain what your favorite song is and

why you like it best in three paragraphs.

Step 1. Brainstorm: Collect Ideas

Step 2. Prewrite: Make a Plan for Your Writing
Step 3. Draft: Write the First Version of Your Story
Step 4. Revise: Change Your Writing
Step 5. Edit: Check Your Writing
Step 6. Publish: Make Your Final Copy Watch the post-class video
before you start the task .
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 LO: Review the whole lesson.
Review the story with Ss by asking the given questions.

Review

Let’s Review

Story: The Finest in the Land

Key Questions:
1. How did the Duke celebrate his birthday?
2. How do you want to celebrate your birthday?
Which part is your favorite? Why?

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 LO: End the lesson and encourage Ss to perform better in the
next class.
1. Briefly comment on Ss’ performance.
2. Say goodbye to Ss.
3. Ask Ss to preview the next lesson.

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