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Which subject	English
What topic	Fish in a tree
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
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Lesson Plan: Fish in a Tree

Academic Subject

English

Grade Level

7

Duration

30 Minutes

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Objective

Students will be able to:

• Understand the central themes of the novel "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt.
• Analyze character development and relationships.
• Discuss personal reflections related to the themes in the book.

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Materials Needed

• Copies of "Fish in a Tree" (excerpts)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Notebooks and pens
• Projector (for video clip or slides)

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Standards

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.1: Analyze what the text says explicitly and draw inferences.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development.

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Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin with a brief overview of the book "Fish in a Tree."
• Explain that the story follows a girl named Ally, who struggles with dyslexia.
• Discuss the importance of understanding different perspectives and the impact of kindness.

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Group Activity (10 minutes)

Character Analysis

• Divide the class into small groups.
• Each group will focus on one character from the book (e.g., Ally, Mr. Daniels, Keisha, Albert).
• Instruct groups to discuss and note:
  • Key traits of their character
  • How the character develops throughout the story
  • Their relationships with other characters

Sharing: After 8 minutes, have each group share their findings with the class.

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Guided Discussion (10 minutes)

Central Themes

• Initiate a class discussion about the following themes:

  • Acceptance and Friendship
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • The Power of Knowledge

• Use guiding questions such as:

  • How do these themes manifest in the characters' lives?
  • Can you relate any of these themes to your own experiences?

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Reflection Exercise (3 minutes)

• Ask students to write a short paragraph reflecting on what they learned from the discussion.
• Prompt them to think about how they can apply the themes of "Fish in a Tree" to their own lives or the lives of others.

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Conclusion (2 minutes)

• Regroup and summarize the key points discussed in class.
• Encourage students to continue thinking about the impact of kindness and understanding in their daily interactions.

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Homework Assignment

• Ask students to read the next chapter of "Fish in a Tree" and prepare to discuss it in the following class. Encourage them to observe character interactions and any new themes introduced.

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Reflection for the Teacher

• After the lesson, reflect on student engagement and understanding of the material. Consider adjustments for future lessons based on student participation and feedback.

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By structuring the lesson in this way, students will engage with the text meaningfully and feel encouraged to express their thoughts while developing their critical thinking skills.