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Which subject	English
What topic	Exploring gender in small island writing what how why paragraphs
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Exploring Gender in Small Island Writing: What, How, Why Paragraphs

Objectives

To understand the role of gender in small island writing.
To identify and analyze themes related to gender in selected texts.
To develop skills in writing coherent "what, how, why" paragraphs.

Materials

Selected excerpts from small island literature (e.g., "Small Island" by Andrea Levy)
Whiteboard and markers
Worksheets for "what, how, why" paragraphs
Projector (if applicable)
Access to online resources or library materials

Grade/Age Group

Secondary Education (Year 9 - Year 11)

Subject

English Literature

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson meets the following National Curriculum objectives:

Develop critical analysis of literature.
Enhance writing skills, particularly in analytical writing.
Foster understanding of diverse perspectives and themes.

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (mins)	Details
1	Introduction to Gender Themes	5	Begin with a brief discussion on what gender themes are. Introduce key concepts related to gender in literature and their significance.
2	Reading Excerpts	10	Distribute selected excerpts from relevant texts. Allow students time to read and identify gender themes present in the texts.
3	Group Discussion	5	Organize students into small groups. Instruct them to discuss the identified gender themes and how they manifest in the text. Provide guiding questions.
4	Writing "What, How, Why" Paragraphs	7	Instruct students to write a "what, how, why" paragraph based on their discussion. Provide a clear framework and examples.
5	Peer Review	2	Have students exchange their paragraphs with a partner for peer feedback using a simple checklist.
6	Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment	1	Recap the key points discussed in the lesson. Assign homework that reinforces the concepts learned without requiring oral presentation.

Homework

Students will write a short analytical essay (300 words) exploring a specific gender theme in one of the aforementioned texts, to be submitted by the next lesson. The essay will be collected and marked without oral presentations or class sharing.