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Which subject	English
What topic	Of mice and men intro
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 10
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Of Mice and Men Introduction

Grade

Year 10

Subject

English

Objectives

• Understand the historical context of the novel "Of Mice and Men"
• Explore the key themes and characters in the story
• Develop skills in literary analysis and critical thinking
• Foster discussion skills through group work

Materials

• Excerpts from "Of Mice and Men"
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector for multimedia presentations
• Printed handouts with background information
• Copies of discussion questions

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Compliance

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum by encouraging critical thinking, analysis of literature, and understanding historical contexts relevant to the text being studied.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce "Of Mice and Men" and its author, John Steinbeck. Provide context about the 1930s America.
2	Historical Context	10 mins	Discuss the Great Depression and its impact on society. Use multimedia presentation to illustrate key points.
3	Overview of Themes	5 mins	Introduce key themes of the novel such as friendship, dreams, and loneliness.
4	Character Introduction	5 mins	Present key characters (George, Lennie, Curley, etc.) and their roles in the story.
5	Group Discussion	5 mins	Divide students into small groups to discuss initial impressions and what they expect from the novel.
6	Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment	5 mins	Summarize key points discussed and assign homework to read the first chapter and write a reflection.

Homework

Students are to read the first chapter of "Of Mice and Men" and write a reflection on their thoughts, focusing on the characters and setting introduced. Note: Homework will be collected and reviewed without individual presentations.

Lesson script