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Which subject	English
What topic	City of Ember
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: City of Ember

Topic

City of Ember

Subject

English

Grade/Age Group

Any level

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national standards for reading comprehension and critical thinking in fiction.

Objectives

• Students will understand the main themes and concepts of the book "City of Ember."
• Students will be able to identify and discuss the characters and their motivations.
• Students will develop critical thinking skills through group discussion and analysis.

Materials

• Excerpts from "City of Ember"
• Whiteboard and markers
• Sticky notes for group work
• Printed character and theme analysis worksheets

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly introduce "City of Ember" and its significance. Discuss the setting and give an overview of the plot.
2	Reading Excerpts	10 minutes	Distribute excerpts from the book. Have students read in pairs and highlight key passages related to themes of survival and community.
3	Group Discussion	10 minutes	In small groups, students will discuss their excerpts, focusing on character motivations and thematic elements. Use sticky notes to jot down key points for each group.
4	Class Reflection	5 minutes	Regroup as a class. Each group shares one key point from their discussion. Facilitate a larger discussion connecting themes across the groups.
5	Homework Assignment	5 minutes	Explain the homework: Complete a character analysis worksheet based on the class discussions. Emphasize that there will be no presentations required.

Homework

• Complete the character analysis worksheet based on class discussions.
• Submit the worksheet by the next class without presentations.

Assessment

• Participation in group discussions.
• Completion of character analysis worksheet for understanding of themes and characters.

Adjustments

• Provide additional support and guided questions for students who may need help with reading comprehension.
• Use visual aids or summaries for students who benefit from alternative learning methods.

Notes

• Ensure a positive classroom environment where every student feels comfortable contributing to discussions.
• Monitor group dynamics to encourage equitable participation from all students.

Lesson script