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Which subject	English
What topic	Great expectations
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Great Expectations

Subject

English

Topic

Great Expectations

Grade/Age Group

Year 9

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds with the national curriculum, focusing on the development of analytical reading skills, understanding of historical context, and engagement with literary themes and character analysis.

Objectives

To understand the main themes and characters in Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations."
To analyse how Dickens uses language and literary devices to convey his messages.
To develop critical thinking skills through group discussions and written responses.

Materials

Copies of selected excerpts from "Great Expectations"
Whiteboard and markers
Projector (if applicable)
Note-taking materials (paper, pens/pencils)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to the Text	5 mins	Brief overview of "Great Expectations." Introduce Dickens and the context of the novel. Set the lesson objectives.
2	Reading Excerpts	10 mins	Students read selected excerpts from the novel in pairs, focusing on character and theme. Provide guiding questions for their analysis.
3	Group Discussion	10 mins	Facilitate a whole-class discussion based on the reading. Encourage students to share their thoughts on characters and themes, referencing the text.
4	Written Reflection	5 mins	Students write a short reflection on what they found interesting about the excerpts and any questions they still have. This will be collected at the end.

Homework

Students will complete a written response reflecting on the themes and character developments in "Great Expectations." They should submit their work in the next lesson without presenting it in front of the class.