Lesson Plan
Meadow Mystery Lesson Plan
Students will read the short story “Meadow Mystery,” practice close reading by identifying key details and unfamiliar vocabulary, and answer comprehension questions using textual evidence.
Engaging with short stories builds critical thinking, vocabulary, and confidence in reading. Close reading and discussion help students develop strong comprehension skills foundational to all subjects.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud and Annotation
10 minutes
Step 3
Close Reading in Pairs
8 minutes
Step 4
Assessment and Closure
7 minutes

Slide Deck
Meadow Mystery
Today's Objectives
Story Excerpt
Key Vocabulary
Comprehension Questions
Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Reading


Worksheet

