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Which subjectEnglish
What age groupYear or Grade 7
What topicLesson 2 The Scorch Trials
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Lesson 2: The Scorch Trials - Engaging Introduction

Warm-Up Activity: “Survival Scenarios”

Objective

To ignite curiosity about the themes of survival, friendship, and resilience found in The Scorch Trials.

Materials Needed

Introduction (5 minutes)

  1. Attention Grabber: Start the lesson by dimming the lights slightly and playing a short, suspenseful music clip (like a dramatic movie score). As the music plays, pose the following question to the class:
    “What would you do if you found yourself in a world completely alien to you, where every decision could be life or death?”

  2. Discussion Prompt: After playing the music, ask students to share their initial thoughts on the question. Encourage them to think about elements such as trust, fear, and survival instinct.

Main Activity: Survival Scenarios (15 minutes)

  1. Scenario Distribution: Divide the class into small groups and give each group a card with a unique survival scenario related to themes in The Scorch Trials. Here are some example scenarios:

    • Scenario A: You are trapped in a barren desert with limited supplies. You must decide whether to stay put and conserve energy or search for water.
    • Scenario B: You've just encountered a group of strangers in a harsh landscape. Do you join forces with them or go your own way?
    • Scenario C: A sudden storm approaches, threatening your shelter. Would you risk abandoning it to find a safer location?

  2. Group Discussion: Each group has 5 minutes to discuss their scenario and come up with a plan. Encourage them to consider the factors influencing their decision and how they would work together as a team.

  3. Presentation: After discussing, each group will present their scenario and plan to the class. They should explain their reasoning behind each decision.

Closing (5 minutes)

Wrap up the lesson by linking the group discussions back to The Scorch Trials. Explain how the characters in the book face similar difficulties and have to make critical decisions in their fight for survival.

Transition:

Finish with a reflective question:
“As we dive into The Scorch Trials, think about how teamwork and trust play crucial roles in the choices our characters make. What survival instincts would you rely on in their situation?”

This engaging introduction not only sets the stage for the lesson but also gets students excited about reading and discussing The Scorch Trials.