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Which subject	English
What topic	Book: The City of Ember
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

The City of Ember

Objectives

• Understand the main themes and characters of "The City of Ember."
• Analyze the setting and its impact on the story.
• Improve critical thinking skills through group discussion and written reflection.
• Foster a love for reading and develop vocabulary.

Materials

• Copies of "The City of Ember" (one per student)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (if available)
• Sticky notes
• Worksheets for character and theme analysis

Grade/Age Group

Year 7

Subject

English

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum's focus on critical reading, analysis of literature, and understanding narrative elements.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to the Book	5 minutes	Briefly introduce "The City of Ember," discussing the author and the overall premise of the story. Engage students with a few questions about their initial impressions of the title.
2	Reading Time	10 minutes	Allow students to read a selected excerpt from the book. Encourage them to take notes on key themes and characters as they read.
3	Group Discussion	5 minutes	Divide the class into small groups. Ask them to discuss the setting of Ember and how it affects the characters. Provide guiding questions on the board.
4	Character and Theme Analysis	5 minutes	Hand out worksheets focusing on key characters and themes. Students will individually complete these based on their reading and group discussions.
5	Wrap Up	5 minutes	Summarize the key points discussed in class. Encourage students to share reflections on reading and what they think might happen next in the story.

Homework

• Assign students to write a short reflection (1-2 paragraphs) on what they believe is the most significant theme in "The City of Ember."
• Collect reflections in the next class without asking any students to present them in front of the class.

Assessment

• Monitor participation in group discussions.
• Review character and theme analysis worksheets to evaluate understanding.
• Assess written reflections for comprehension and insights into themes.

Lesson script