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Which subject	English
What topic	Everyone loves suspense
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Everyone Loves Suspense

Objectives

Students will understand the concept of suspense in literature.
Students will identify elements that create suspense in a story.
Students will develop the ability to write a short suspenseful paragraph.

Materials

Short suspenseful story excerpts
Whiteboard and markers
Paper and pencils
Projector (optional)
Handouts with suspense elements checklist

Grade/Age Group

Any grade level (flexible for varying proficiency levels)

Subject

English Language Arts

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Standards

This lesson aligns with the following standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.2: Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (min)	Details
1	Introduction to Suspense	5	Briefly introduce suspense, defining it and explaining its importance in storytelling.
2	Read Aloud	10	Read a short suspenseful story excerpt aloud, emphasizing the tone, pacing, and emotions.
3	Discussion of Elements	5	Discuss with the class the key elements that build suspense (e.g., tension, unanswered questions).
4	Analyze an Example	5	Analyze the excerpt as a class, identifying the elements of suspense present in the story.
5	Group Writing Activity	5	In small groups, students will brainstorm and write a short suspenseful paragraph, using the elements discussed.
6	Share and Reflect	5	Invite groups to share their paragraphs (if comfortable), and provide constructive feedback without calling any individual students up.

Homework

Students will write a personal reflective journal entry about what makes them feel suspenseful, using at least three elements discussed in class. The journal entries will be collected the following day for feedback. No presentations will be required.