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Which subject	Reading
What topic	Theme
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Theme

Objectives

• Understand the concept of theme in literature.
• Identify themes in a selected text.
• Analyze how the theme is developed through characters and plot.
• Discuss their findings in small groups.

Materials

• Copies of a short story or excerpt (e.g., "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Theme graphic organizers
• Projector and screen for displaying questions or prompts

Grade/Age Group

Grade 8

Subject

Reading

Class Size

20 Students

Lesson Length

30 Minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Reading Literature, specifically focusing on the analysis of themes in texts.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Theme	5 minutes	Briefly explain what a theme is, provide examples, and discuss why it is essential in literature.
2	Text Reading	10 minutes	Students read the selected short story or excerpt silently. Encourage them to underline phrases that hint at themes.
3	Group Discussion	10 minutes	In small groups (4-5 students), discuss the themes they identified and share their interpretations.
4	Graphic Organizer Completion	5 minutes	Students fill out a theme graphic organizer, connecting their ideas about theme, characters, and plot elements.
5	Closure and Homework Assignment	2 minutes	Summarize key points, assign homework (reflection on theme), and remind students that homework will be checked in class without presentations.

Homework

• Write a short reflection (1-2 paragraphs) on a theme in a different text they are reading independently. Students should explain how the theme is presented and its significance to the story.

Assessment

• Monitor group discussions for understanding.
• Check completed graphic organizers for comprehension.
• Assess the quality of homework reflections.

Additional Notes

• Ensure to circulate during group discussions to provide support and gather insights into students' understanding.
• Provide encouragement and guidance on how to think critically about themes in various texts.

Lesson script