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Which subject	English
What topic	What man live by?
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

What Man Lives By?

Objectives

• Students will analyze the central themes of the short story "What Man Lives By" by Leo Tolstoy.
• Students will develop comprehension skills through group discussions and individual reflections.
• Students will enhance their vocabulary related to moral and ethical themes.

Materials

• Copies of "What Man Lives By" (short story)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (if needed for visual presentations)
• Handouts with discussion questions
• Vocabulary list related to the story
• Notebooks for student reflections

Grade/Age Group

Year 11 (students approximately 16-17 years old)

Subject

English Language Arts

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds with the Canadian English Language Arts curriculum, focusing on reading comprehension, critical thinking, and moral reasoning in literature.

Homework

Students will write a one-page reflection on the moral lesson of the story and how it applies to their own lives. Homework will be collected and checked without class presentations.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (mins)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce the story in brief. Discuss the author and the cultural context of the work.
2	Reading	10	Students read "What Man Lives By" independently. Provide 10-15 minutes for reading.
3	Vocabulary Exploration	5	Review key vocabulary from the story. Students discuss meanings and contexts in pairs.
4	Group Discussion	5	Break into small groups to discuss their thoughts on the story and its themes. Provide guiding questions on a handout.
5	Class Reflection	3	Come together as a class to share insights from group discussions. Encourage different perspectives.
6	Conclusion and Homework Review	2	Summarize key lessons from the story, reiterate homework requirements and expectations.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that the environment is conducive to open discussion, allowing various opinions to be voiced respectfully.
• Use formative assessments throughout the lesson to gauge student understanding and engagement.
• Make accommodations for students who may need additional support during reading or discussions.

Lesson script