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Which subject	Reading
What topic	The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Topic

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Objectives

• Understand the main themes and characters of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."
• Analyze the plot structure and its elements.
• Develop critical thinking and comprehension skills through discussion and activities.

Materials

• Copies of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" (selected passages)
• Projector and screen (for visuals)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for character analysis
• Sticky notes for group discussions

Grade/Age Group

Grade 8

Subject

Reading

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with national standards for reading comprehension, literary analysis, and thematic discussion in middle school education.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (Minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Brief overview of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and its significance. Introduce main themes (friendship, courage, home).
2	Read Aloud	10	Teacher reads selected passages (Chapters 1 and 2). Encourage focus on characters and setting. Allow students to annotate.
3	Small Group Discussion	5	Divide students into groups of 4. Discuss character motivations and the significance of the setting. Use sticky notes to write key points.
4	Character Analysis	5	Distribute worksheets for character analysis. Groups will fill out details about their assigned character(s).
5	Class Discussion	3	Regroup and facilitate a discussion based on group findings. Open floor for students to share insights without formal presentations.
6	Homework Assignment	2	Instruct students to read the next chapter and write a brief reflection on a character's development or a theme.

Homework

• Read the next chapter of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."
• Write a one-page reflection on a character's development or a theme from the chapter.

Assessment

• Participation in group discussions.
• Completion of character analysis worksheets.
• Reflection homework to assess comprehension and personal engagement with the text.

Notes

• Monitor group discussions to ensure understanding.
• Collect and review homework without presentations to allow all students to express thoughts in an informal setting.

Lesson script