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Which subject	English
What topic	night
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Night

Objectives

• Students will explore the themes and imagery associated with the concept of night in literature and poetry.
• Students will enhance their vocabulary specific to nighttime settings.
• Students will analyse a poem or literary excerpt focusing on its depiction of night.

Materials

• Copies of a selected poem or literary excerpt that discusses night (e.g., "The Night" by William Blake)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen (if needed)
• Worksheets for vocabulary exercises
• Pens and notebooks

Grade/Age Group

Year 11

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to the Topic	5 mins	Briefly introduce the theme of night. Discuss its significance in literature and everyday life.
2	Vocabulary Building	5 mins	Distribute vocabulary worksheets. Go through key terms related to night (e.g., dusk, twilight).
3	Reading the Text	10 mins	Read the selected poem/literary excerpt aloud as a class. Encourage students to follow along.
4	Group Discussion	5 mins	Divide students into small groups. Discuss the imagery and themes of the poem/excerpt focusing on its portrayal of night.
5	Wrap-up and Summary	3 mins	Reconvene as a class and summarise key points. Ask groups to share their insights without formal presentations.
6	Homework Assignment	2 mins	Explain the homework task: write a short reflection on the student's own experiences of the night.

Assessment

• Check vocabulary worksheets and group discussion contributions to assess understanding.
• Homework will be collected and marked without presentations.

Homework

Students will write a short reflection (200-300 words) on their own experiences of night, integrating vocabulary discussed in class.

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum's objectives for Year 11 English, promoting literary analysis, vocabulary expansion, and collaborative discussion.

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