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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | The outsiders novel |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 5 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
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| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
The Outsiders Novel
Grade 5
English
30 minutes
20
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Themes | 5 minutes | Begin with a brief overview of "The Outsiders." Introduce main themes such as friendship, class conflict, and belonging. Engage students with a question: "What do you think friendship means?" |
| 2 | Character Exploration | 10 minutes | Divide students into small groups. Assign each group a character from the novel. Have them discuss the character's traits and motivations and fill out a character worksheet. |
| 3 | Vocabulary Development | 5 minutes | Introduce key vocabulary words from the excerpts. Discuss meanings and use context clues from the selected text. Distribute vocabulary worksheets for practice. |
| 4 | Group Sharing | 5 minutes | Allow each group to share their character insights briefly (1 minute each). Encourage students to take notes on other characters. |
| 5 | Wrap-Up Discussion | 3 minutes | Open the floor for students to share their thoughts about character interactions and thematic elements. Ask guiding questions to stimulate discussion. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 minutes | Assign students to read the next chapter of "The Outsiders" and write a short paragraph about how they relate to one of the characters. Remind them that homework will be checked for comprehension without presentations. |
The lesson aligns with the national curriculum standards for English Language Arts by promoting reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and critical thinking skills. Students will analyze character developments and themes within a literary context.