aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Literature
What age group	Year or Grade 9
What topic	In today’s lesson, we’ll review Binti pages 13–20 from our 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.
Quantity	1
Any other preferences	include group work and exit ticket

Lesson Introduction: Exploring Binti's Journey

Objective

In today’s lesson, we’ll delve into pages 13–20 of Binti and explore the themes of discrimination based on appearance and cultural identity that Binti experiences. We’ll practice inferring Binti’s internal state by analyzing her thoughts, actions, and reactions. Additionally, we will apply the Hero’s Journey framework to identify where she stands in her journey. We will focus on building our academic writing skills by identifying and using prepositional phrases in our summaries.

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Engaging Hook: "The Identity Mosaic"

To kick off our lesson, let’s begin with a creative group activity called "The Identity Mosaic." Follow these steps:

1. Gather Materials: Each group will receive a large sheet of paper and colored markers or crayons.

2. Discussion Starter: In your groups, discuss the following prompt for 5 minutes: “What does your appearance say about you, and what cultural elements shape your identity?”

3. Create Your Mosaic:

   • After discussing, create a mosaic on the paper that visually represents your group's collective understanding of identity. Draw symbols, patterns, or words that reflect your individual and group identities.
   • Each member should contribute at least one unique element that represents their personal experience.

4. Group Sharing:

   • Each group will take turns presenting their mosaic. Share the symbols and colors you chose, and explain what they represent in relation to your identities. This should take about 10 minutes in total.

Transition to Text Analysis

Once we’ve shared our mosaics, we’ll transition into our reading of Binti. Just as your mosaics reflect various elements of identity, Binti navigates her own complex identity in the story.

Now, let's turn to pages 13–20 and uncover how Binti's experiences resonate with the themes we discussed. Pay close attention to her thoughts and feelings as we explore the discrimination she faces.

Reading Activity

• Read pages 13–20 of Binti quietly. As you read, jot down notes on Binti's reactions to the challenges she faces and how they reflect her cultural identity.

Group Discussion: Analyzing Binti’s Journey

After our reading, we’ll regroup to discuss Binti’s internal state and how it frames her position in the Hero’s Journey. Use the following guiding questions as you analyze:

• What thoughts does Binti have that indicate her feelings about her appearance?
• How do her actions reflect her cultural identity?
• Where might she be in her Hero’s Journey? Is she in the Call to Adventure, the Trials, or another stage?

Academic Writing Focus: Prepositional Phrases

Before we conclude the lesson, let’s sharpen our academic writing skills.

Explanation and Examples

• Prepositional Phrase Definition: A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.
• Examples:
  • With great determination
  • Under the stars
  • In her home country

As you write your responses, be sure to incorporate at least three prepositional phrases in your paragraph about Binti’s placement in the Hero's Journey.

Exit Ticket: Reflecting on Today’s Lesson

To wrap up our lesson, please complete the following exit ticket:

1. Where is Binti on her Hero’s Journey?

   • In one sentence, explain her current stage.

2. Prepositional Phrases:

   • List out the three prepositional phrases you used in your paragraph.

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Thank you for your participation today! Looking forward to our continued exploration of Binti’s journey in future lessons!