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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | War horse by michel morpurgo |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
Year/Grade 6
English
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the national curriculum standards for reading comprehension, literary analysis, and discussion skills.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce the book "War Horse" and its author, Michael Morpurgo. Discuss the relevance of the story within a historical context. |
| 2 | Read Excerpt | 10 minutes | Read a selected excerpt from "War Horse" together as a class. Encourage students to note key themes and character insights. |
| 3 | Group Discussion | 10 minutes | Divide the class into small groups (4-5 students each). Provide discussion prompts to facilitate conversation about the excerpt read. |
| 4 | Share Insights | 3 minutes | Each group shares one insight or interesting thought about the excerpt with the class. Encourage listening and respect for differing views. |
| 5 | Vocabulary Review | 2 minutes | Introduce relevant vocabulary words from the text. Provide definitions and use them in sentences. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 5 minutes | Explain the homework: write a reflective paragraph about the main character's journey in "War Horse". Distribute a rubric for assessment. |
Students will write a reflective paragraph discussing the main character's journey in "War Horse". Homework will be collected at the beginning of the next class and checked without requiring presentations.