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Which subject	English
What topic	Born a crime
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Born a Crime

Subject

English

Topic

Born a Crime

Grade/Age Group

Any Grade Level

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 Students

Objectives

• Understand the main themes and ideas presented in Born a Crime by Trevor Noah.
• Develop critical thinking skills by discussing the impact of apartheid in South Africa.
• Improve listening and comprehension skills through group discussion and analysis.
• Foster an appreciation for diverse narratives and perspectives.

Materials

• Copies of selected excerpts from Born a Crime
• Whiteboard and markers
• Post-it notes for student reflections
• Projector for displaying themes and quotes (if applicable)

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum, particularly in cultivating students' understanding of texts and their contexts, as well as promoting critical discussions about societal issues.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly introduce Born a Crime and discuss its author, Trevor Noah. Explain the objectives of the lesson.
2	Reading Excerpts	10 minutes	Distribute selected excerpts from Born a Crime. Students read in pairs and underline key themes.
3	Group Discussion	10 minutes	Facilitate a group discussion about the excerpts. Ask guiding questions to provoke thought and encourage sharing of insights.
4	Reflection Activity	3 minutes	Provide post-it notes for students to write a personal reflection about what they learned or found interesting.
5	Homework Assignment	2 minutes	Assign students to write a short paragraph about one theme from the reading, due next class. Remind them that this will be checked informally.

Homework

• Write a short paragraph (150-200 words) discussing one key theme from Born a Crime. This will be checked for understanding but not presented in front of the class.

Assessment

Students will be assessed on their participation in discussions, their understanding as reflected in their reading annotations, and the quality of their written homework.

Additional Notes

• Ensure to create a safe environment for discussion, where all opinions are respected.
• Encourage students to draw connections between Noah's experiences and current societal issues.

Lesson script