Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1 |
60 minutes |
Copy of Amal Unbound |
Introduce the book and its author. Discuss the importance of themes in stories. |
Read aloud the first chapter of Amal Unbound. Engage students in a discussion about the themes present in the story. |
Ask students to choose a theme from the book and create a visual representation of it. |
Observe students' participation in the discussion and assess their understanding of the theme through their visual representation. |
Lesson 2 |
60 minutes |
Copy of Amal Unbound |
Review the story of Amal Unbound. Explain the concept of summarizing a book. |
Provide students with a summary template. Read and discuss a chapter from the book together. |
Ask students to write a summary of the chapter using the template. Review their summaries as a class. |
Assess students' ability to accurately summarize the chapter using the provided template. |
Lesson 3 |
60 minutes |
Copy of Amal Unbound, Writing materials |
Discuss the purpose of book reviews and how they help others decide whether to read a book. |
Read aloud a book review example. Analyze its structure and content. |
Ask students to write a book review of Amal Unbound. Provide them with a book review template to guide their writing. |
Assess students' ability to write a coherent and informative book review using the provided template. |
Lesson 4 |
90 minutes |
Copy of Amal Unbound, Writing materials |
Discuss the elements of a story (characters, setting, plot, etc.) and the importance of planning before writing. |
Guide students in brainstorming ideas for their own stories based on the themes of Amal Unbound. |
Ask students to create a story plan, including the main characters, setting, and plot. Provide support as needed. |
Assess students' story plans for clarity and alignment with the themes of Amal Unbound. |
Lesson 5 |
90 minutes |
Copy of Amal Unbound, Writing materials |
Review the story plans created in the previous lesson. Discuss the importance of editing and revising. |
Guide students in writing their stories based on their plans. Encourage them to be creative and use descriptive language. |
Allow students time to edit and revise their stories. Discuss the importance of presenting their work confidently. |
Assess students' ability to write a story aligned with their plan and their presentation skills during sharing. |