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Which subject	English
What topic	The rose and the nightingale
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: The Rose and the Nightingale

Subject

English

Topic

The Rose and the Nightingale

Grade/Age Group

Year 7

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the themes and motifs in Oscar Wilde's "The Rose and the Nightingale".
• Analyze the relationship between the characters and their symbolic meanings.
• Develop critical thinking and interpretation skills through group discussion.
• Encourage creativity and personal connection with the text through reflective writing.

Materials

• Copies of "The Rose and the Nightingale" (1 per student)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Paper for writing reflections
• Projector (if needed for visual aids)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the poem's author and context. Briefly discuss key themes to prepare students for reading.
2	Reading and Comprehension	10 mins	Read aloud "The Rose and the Nightingale." Encourage students to follow along in their copies. Discuss any difficult vocabulary or concepts.
3	Group Discussion	5 mins	Divide students into small groups to discuss their thoughts on the poem’s characters and themes. Provide guiding questions to facilitate discussion.
4	Reflection Writing	7 mins	Ask students to write a brief reflective piece on how the poem relates to their own experiences. Prompt questions can be provided.
5	Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment	3 mins	Summarise key points from the lesson. Assign homework: a short essay on the symbolism in the poem. Remind students that homework will be collected but not presented.

Assessment

• Participation in group discussions.
• Quality of reflective writing.
• Completion of the homework assignment.

Homework

• Write a 250-word essay exploring the symbolism in "The Rose and the Nightingale." This will be silently collected for assessment without student presentations.

Notes

• Ensure a safe space for all students to express their thoughts freely during discussions.
• Be ready to support students who may struggle with understanding specific themes or vocabulary.
• Use visual prompts or summaries if necessary to aid comprehension.

Lesson script