Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Character Interaction and Its Effect on Tone and Plot in "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros

Subject

English

Topic

Character Interaction and How It Affects Tone and Plot in "Eleven"

Grade/Age Group

Any Grade Level

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

Objectives

Analyze character interactions in "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros.
Understand how these interactions contribute to the tone of the story.
Discuss how character dynamics can influence the plot progression.

Materials

Copies of the short story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros
Whiteboard and markers
Projector (if available)
Handouts with guided questions for group discussion
Sticky notes for exit tickets

National Curriculum Standards

Reading Literature: Analyze story elements and their contributions to the narrative.
Speaking and Listening: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to the Topic	5 min	Briefly introduce Sandra Cisneros and the story "Eleven." Highlight the importance of character interactions in literature.
2	Reading the Story	10 min	Distribute copies of "Eleven." Allow students to read silently or read aloud, focusing on character interactions.
3	Group Discussion	10 min	Divide students into groups of four. Provide guiding questions on sticky notes to discuss how character interactions affect tone and plot.
4	Whole Class Share	3 min	Reconvene as a class. Ask each group to share one insight from their discussion without going into detail.
5	Exit Tickets	2 min	Students write a quick reflection on a sticky note about what they learned regarding character interactions, tone, or plot development.
6	Homework Assignment	0 min	Assign students to write a paragraph analyzing a character interaction in "Eleven," using textual evidence to support their claim. Clarify that no presentations will be required.

Assessment

Collect sticky notes to gauge understanding of the lesson.
Evaluate the homework assignments based on clarity, use of evidence, and understanding of character interactions.

Homework

Students will write a paragraph analyzing a specific character interaction in "Eleven" and how it affects either the tone or the plot, to be submitted the next class.

This structured lesson plan provides a clear framework for exploring the essential themes of character interaction, tone, and plot within Sandra Cisneros's work, ensuring student engagement and comprehension.