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Which subject	English
What topic	The story stellaluna
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Stellaluna

Topic

The Story of Stellaluna

Objectives

• Students will understand the main themes and characters of the story "Stellaluna."
• Students will be able to identify similarities and differences between bats and birds.
• Students will practice reading comprehension skills through group discussion and activities.

Materials

• A copy of "Stellaluna" by Janell Cannon (one per student or a shared copy)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (optional)
• Worksheets for group activities
• Sticky notes
• Art supplies (for creative extension activity)

Grade/Age Group

Any grade level (flexible for students aged 7-12)

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian National Curriculum standards for reading comprehension, analysis of texts, and thematic discussion.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Stellaluna	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the story and its author. Engage students with a question about their knowledge of bats and birds.
2	Read Aloud	10 minutes	Read "Stellaluna" to the class. Use expression and encourage students to visualize the scenes. Ask predictive questions as you read.
3	Group Discussion	5 minutes	Divide students into small groups. Discuss themes such as friendship, belonging, and differences. Provide guiding questions.
4	Comparing Bats and Birds	5 minutes	On the whiteboard, create a Venn diagram comparing bats and birds. Students contribute ideas from their discussions.
5	Individual Reflection	2 minutes	Ask students to write a short reflection on what they learned from the story about acceptance and diversity.
6	Creative Extension Activity	3 minutes	Students can choose to draw a scene from the story or create a new character that could join Stellaluna.
7	Conclusion and Homework Assignment	2 minutes	Summarize key points from the lesson. Remind students to complete their reflections for homework and submit via email or dropbox without presenting.

Homework

• Students are to complete their individual reflections on "Stellaluna" and submit them electronically. Encourage them to think about how the themes of the story apply to their own lives.

Assessment

• Observe student participation in discussions and group work.
• Review submitted homework to gauge understanding of the themes and characters.

Additional Notes

• Ensure the classroom is set up to facilitate both reading and group activities.
• Be prepared to assist students with varying levels of reading comprehension as necessary.

Lesson script