| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Literature |
| What topic | In today’s lesson, we’ll review Binti pages 13–20 that we read for homework and examine how Binti experiences discrimination based on her appearance and cultural identity. You’ll practice inferring Binti’s internal state by analyzing her thoughts, actions, and reactions, and you'll use the Hero’s Journey framework to determine where she is in her journey. We’ll also focus on building our academic writing by identifying and using prepositional phrases in your summaries. By the end of class, you’ll write a short paragraph explaining where Binti is on her Hero’s Journey and highlight at least three prepositional phrases in your response. |
| What length (min) | 60 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
In today’s lesson, we’ll review Binti pages 13–20 that we read for homework and examine how Binti experiences discrimination based on her appearance and cultural identity. You’ll practice inferring Binti’s internal state by analyzing her thoughts, actions, and reactions, and you'll use the Hero’s Journey framework to determine where she is in her journey. We’ll also focus on building our academic writing by identifying and using prepositional phrases in your summaries. By the end of class, you’ll write a short paragraph explaining where Binti is on her Hero’s Journey and highlight at least three prepositional phrases in your response.
Grade 9
Literature
20 students
The lesson aligns with the national curriculum’s emphasis on critical analysis of texts, understanding character development, and improving academic writing skills.
60 minutes
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 10 min | Briefly recap the homework assignment; discuss themes of discrimination and identity. |
| 2 | Group Discussion | 15 min | Divide students into small groups to discuss Binti’s experiences on pages 13-20, focusing on her thoughts, actions, and reactions. |
| 3 | Whole Class Sharing | 10 min | Regroup and combine insights from the small groups; highlight key points on the board. |
| 4 | Hero’s Journey Framework | 10 min | Introduce the Hero’s Journey framework using a handout. Have students determine Binti’s current stage. |
| 5 | Writing Skills Focus | 10 min | Teach students about prepositional phrases; provide examples and have students practice identifying them in their notes. |
| 6 | Writing Assignment | 10 min | Students write a short paragraph explaining where Binti is in her Hero’s Journey and include three prepositional phrases. |
| 7 | Conclusion & Homework Check | 5 min | Collect written paragraphs; check for completion, provide feedback on homework without student presentations. |
This lesson plan is designed to be engaging and interactive, providing students with the opportunity to analyze literature deeply while honing their writing skills.