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Which subject	Reading
What topic	Outsiders book
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Ask some students to presents their homework
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Add group activities
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: The Outsiders

Topic

The Outsiders

Objectives

To analyze key themes and characters in "The Outsiders."
To enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills through guided discussion.
To encourage personal connections to the text.

Materials

Copies of "The Outsiders" (one per student)
Whiteboard and markers
Discussion questions handout
Post-it notes for student reflections
Projector (optional for visual aids)

Grade/Age Group

Grade 7

Subject

Reading

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson adheres to the national curriculum standards for reading comprehension, character analysis, and thematic discussion for grade 7.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to The Outsiders	5	Briefly recap the story so far, focusing on key characters and themes. Introduce central questions for discussion.
2	Group Discussions	10	Divide students into small groups (4-5 per group) to discuss provided questions. Encourage engagement and critical thinking.
3	Class-wide Share Out	5	Groups share main points from their discussions. Facilitate a discussion on differing perspectives.
4	Thematic Focus	5	Highlight central themes, such as friendship and social class. Connect themes to students' lives.
5	Personal Reflection	3	Ask students to write a brief reflection on what they learned today on a post-it note.
6	Homework Assignment and Closure	2	Assign a reading for the next lesson. Ask students to write a character analysis for a chosen character. Collect post-it notes to review reflections.

Homework

Read the next chapter of "The Outsiders."
Complete a character analysis of a chosen character, focusing on their motivations and developments. Submissions will be collected at the next class without presentations.

Assessment

Students will be assessed based on participation in group discussions, the quality of their reflections, and the completeness of the homework assignment.

Additional Notes

Ensure an inclusive environment where every student feels comfortable contributing. Encourage quiet students to share their thoughts in smaller groups to build confidence before participating in larger class discussions.