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Which subject	Literature
What topic	Esperanza rising
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Esperanza Rising

Subject

Literature

Topic

Esperanza Rising

Grade/Age Group

Grade 6

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Students will understand the main themes of Esperanza Rising.
• Students will analyze character development in the story.
• Students will discuss the historical context of the novel and its impact on the characters.
• Students will improve their critical thinking and discussion skills through peer collaboration.

Materials

• Copies of Esperanza Rising (chapter excerpts)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (for visual aids)
• Worksheets for group activities
• Sticky notes for student reflections

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds with the national curriculum by encouraging literary analysis and comprehension, focusing on themes, characterization, and historical context.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to the Novel	5 mins	Brief overview of Esperanza Rising, discussing the author’s background and the setting of the story.
2	Theme Exploration	10 mins	Group activity: Students will break into small groups to identify and discuss key themes present in the book.
3	Character Analysis	10 mins	Whole-class discussion led by the teacher, focusing on character arcs and development throughout the story.
4	Historical Context	5 mins	Discuss the historical context of the Great Depression and its relevance to the novel.

Homework

• Students will complete a reading comprehension worksheet on the assigned chapters from Esperanza Rising.
• Students will maintain a reading journal, where they respond to specific prompts about the chapters they read.

Notes

• The homework assignments will be collected and checked for completion, providing feedback without individual presentations.
• Encourage students to use sticky notes to jot down their thoughts or questions during the reading to foster engagement and facilitate discussion.

Lesson script