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Lesson Plan: Exploring Setting in English Literature

Academic Subject: English
Topic: Setting
Length: 30 Minutes
Target Audience: Secondary School Students (Key Stage 3)

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Define 'setting' in literature.
2. Identify the elements of setting in a given text.
3. Understand the significance of setting in influencing character and plot.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Copies of a short story or extract (suggested: “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl)
• Handout with key definitions and examples
• Projector for displaying images related to settings (optional)

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 Minutes)

• Engagement Activity: Ask students to think of their favourite book or film. What role does the setting play in the story? Quick class discussion.
• Definition of Setting: Introduce the concept of setting as the time and place in which the story occurs. Write the definition on the whiteboard.

Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

• Elements of Setting: Discuss the components of setting:

  • Time: Historical period, season, time of day.
  • Place: Geographic location, physical environment, cultural context.
  • Mood: How does the setting make the reader feel?

• Examples and Discussion:

  • Provide examples from well-known texts:
    • Pride and Prejudice for historical context.
    • Harry Potter for a magical school setting.
  • Ask students to share their thoughts on how these settings affect the story's mood and characters.

Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

• Text Analysis Activity:
  • Hand out copies of the selected short story (“The Landlady” by Roald Dahl).
  • In pairs, students read the extract and highlight descriptions that indicate the setting.
  • Encourage students to note any textual evidence that illustrates how the setting might influence the characters' actions and the plot.

Closure (5 Minutes)

• Class Discussion: Reconvene and discuss the findings.

  • What specific elements of the setting did students identify?
  • How did these elements influence their understanding of the story?

• Wrap-Up: Emphasise the importance of setting and how it acts as a backdrop that shapes the narrative.

Assessment

As an exit ticket, ask students to write a brief response to the following prompt:

• "How does the setting in ‘The Landlady’ contribute to the overall atmosphere of the story?"

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Extension Activities (Optional)

• For students who finish early, provide a challenge to identify another text where the setting plays a crucial role and summarise their findings.
• Alternatively, students can draw a detailed map of the setting described in the story and label significant elements.

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Homework Assignment

Assign students to read a different short story at home and write a paragraph analysing the setting and its effect on character development and plot progression.

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Reflection (Post-Lesson)

After the lesson, reflect on:

• What worked well?
• Which areas could be improved for future lessons?
• Were students engaged and able to grasp the concept of setting?

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This lesson plan aims to provide students with a solid understanding of how setting influences literature and enhances their analytical skills in reading works of fiction.