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Which subject	English
What topic	Hard Times analysis
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Hard Times Analysis

Topic

Hard Times Analysis

Subject

English

Grade/Age Group

Year 8

Objectives

To understand key themes and characters in Charles Dickens' "Hard Times".
To analyse the use of language in the text and its impact on the reader.
To enhance critical thinking and discussion skills through group analysis.
To connect themes from "Hard Times" to contemporary social issues.

Materials

Copies of selected extracts from "Hard Times"
Whiteboard and markers
Projector (if needed for presentation)
Worksheets for group activities
Note-taking materials (paper/pens)

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Key Stage 3, focusing on literature analysis and critical thinking.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly introduce "Hard Times" and its context. Discuss the relevance of its themes in today's society.
2	Group Reading	10 min	Divide students into groups. Each group reads a selected extract and discusses key themes and character motivations.
3	Guided Discussion	8 min	Regroup and lead a class discussion. Encourage students to share findings from their group discussions and highlight interesting points.
4	Language Analysis	5 min	Focus on specific language techniques used in the extracts. Discuss how these enhance the narrative.
5	Reflection & Homework	2 min	Assign a written reflection on a chosen theme from the text. Highlight that students will submit it via email, without presentations in class.

Homework

Students will write a short reflection (200-300 words) on a theme of their choice from "Hard Times". They will submit it to the teacher via email by the next lesson.

Assessment

Monitor group discussions and contributions during the guided discussion.
Review homework for understanding of themes and language analysis.

Additional Notes

Ensure inclusive participation; support students who may have difficulty with the text by providing additional resources.
Consider differentiated tasks for students with varying reading levels.