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Which subject	English
What topic	What is the allure of fear
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 10
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: What is the Allure of Fear

Subject

English

Grade/Age Group

Grade 10

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the concept of fear and its psychological effects.
• Analyze why fear is a compelling theme in literature and media.
• Discuss personal opinions on the allure of fear through group discussions.

Materials

• Excerpts from literature that explore themes of fear (e.g., Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen King)
• Video clips illustrating fear in media (e.g., trailers of horror movies)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with discussion questions
• Homework assignment sheet

National Curriculum Alignment

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly introduce the theme of fear, asking students for examples of fear in media and literature.
2	Reading Excerpts	10 min	Distribute excerpts and allow students to read silently. Facilitate a quick discussion about initial reactions to the text.
3	Video Analysis	5 min	Show clips from selected horror movies/trailers. Discuss as a class what elements create fear.
4	Group Discussion	7 min	Break students into small groups to discuss the allure of fear, using provided questions to guide them.
5	Conclusion	3 min	Regroup and summarize key points discussed. Highlight different perspectives on fear.
6	Homework Assignment	5 min	Distribute the homework assignment detailing what to write about their own experiences or thoughts on fear.

Homework

• Write a one-page essay discussing a personal experience with fear or analyzing a book/movie that utilizes fear effectively, without the need to present it in class.

Assessment

• Participation in discussions and group work.
• Quality and thoughtfulness of homework assignment.

Modifications

• Provide additional reading materials for students who need more support.
• Allow for discussion groups to have varied levels of complexity based on student abilities.

Additional Notes

• Ensure a safe classroom environment where students feel comfortable discussing personal feelings related to fear.
• Be ready to support any students who may have experienced trauma related to fear themes.

Lesson script