Lesson 1
Objective: The child should find out about the historical figure Bram Stoker, where and when they lived, and what they are famous for.
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Resources Needed: Pictures of Bram Stoker, books or online resources about Bram Stoker, paper, pencils
Introduction:
- Show pictures of Bram Stoker to the class and ask if anyone knows who he is.
- Explain that Bram Stoker was a historical figure who lived in the 19th century and is famous for writing the novel "Dracula."
- Ask the students if they have heard of Dracula and what they know about the character.
Development:
- Provide a brief overview of Bram Stoker's life, including his birthplace (Dublin, Ireland) and the years he lived (1847-1912).
- Discuss his career as a writer and his other notable works.
- Explain how Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula" became a popular and influential piece of literature, shaping the vampire genre.
- Encourage students to ask questions and share their thoughts about Bram Stoker and his work.
Conclusion:
- Summarize the main points discussed about Bram Stoker.
- Encourage students to further explore Bram Stoker's life and works on their own.
- Assign a small homework task to research and write a short paragraph about Bram Stoker.
Assessment:
- Assess students' participation and engagement during the lesson.
- Review the homework assignment to evaluate their understanding of Bram Stoker.
- Provide feedback and guidance for improvement.
Lesson 2
Objective: The child should explore the historical figure Bram Stoker's contributions to society and culture. Children should discuss the impact the figure had on their time and how their work has influenced the world.
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Books or online resources about Bram Stoker and Victorian society, paper, pencils
Introduction:
- Recap the previous lesson about Bram Stoker and his famous novel "Dracula."
- Explain that Bram Stoker's work had a significant impact on society and culture during the Victorian era.
- Discuss the importance of literature in shaping public opinions and beliefs.
Development:
- Guide a class discussion on Bram Stoker's contributions to society and culture, focusing on his portrayal of vampires and how it influenced popular culture.
- Talk about the themes and symbolism in "Dracula" and how they reflect the fears and anxieties of the Victorian era.
- Discuss the reactions of readers and critics during Bram Stoker's time and how his work continues to be celebrated today.
- Encourage students to share their thoughts on how Bram Stoker's work has influenced modern vampire stories, movies, and TV shows.
Conclusion:
- Summarize the key points discussed about Bram Stoker's contributions to society and culture.
- Encourage students to think about other historical figures who have made a significant impact on society through their work.
- Assign a creative project where students can imagine they are Bram Stoker and write a letter to a friend discussing the impact of their novel "Dracula."
Assessment:
- Assess students' participation in the class discussion.
- Evaluate the creativity and thoughtfulness of their letters in the creative project.
- Provide feedback and encouragement for further exploration of historical figures and their contributions.
Lesson 3
Objective: The child should connect the historical figure Bram Stoker to their own life.
Time Allocation: 30 minutes
Resources Needed: Paper, pencils, art supplies
Introduction:
- Begin by asking the students if they have ever been scared or fascinated by a story or character.
- Discuss how stories can make us feel emotions and transport us to different worlds.
Development:
- Introduce Bram Stoker as someone who created a famous character that has scared and fascinated people for generations.
- Ask the students to think about their favorite stories or characters and how they make them feel.
- Guide a class discussion on the emotions and connections that stories can create.
- Encourage students to share personal experiences related to stories and characters and how they relate to Bram Stoker's work.
Conclusion:
- Summarize the discussions on the emotional connections to stories and characters.
- Ask the students to create a drawing or write a short story inspired by Bram Stoker's "Dracula" or any other story that has affected them.
- Allow students to share their creations with the class, if they wish to.
Assessment:
- Assess students' participation in the class discussion.
- Evaluate the creativity and personal connections in their drawings or stories.
- Provide feedback and encouragement for further exploration of storytelling and its impact.
Lesson 4
Objective: The child should design a timeline of the life of the historical figure Bram Stoker.
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Pictures or drawings of Bram Stoker at different stages of his life, large paper or poster board, markers, glue
Introduction:
- Show pictures or drawings of Bram Stoker at different ages to the class.
- Explain that they will be creating a timeline to visualize Bram Stoker's life and important events.
Development:
- Guide the students in creating a timeline on the large paper or poster board, starting with Bram Stoker's birth and ending with his death.
- Help the students place the pictures or drawings of Bram Stoker at the appropriate points on the timeline.
- Discuss key events or achievements in Bram Stoker's life and have the students write or draw them on the timeline.
- Encourage students to ask questions and elaborate on the timeline with their own research or knowledge.
Conclusion:
- Review the completed timeline with the class, pointing out important events and moments in Bram Stoker's life.
- Discuss how timelines can help us visualize and understand historical figures better.
- Invite students to create their own timelines in the future for other historical figures or personal projects.
Assessment:
- Assess students' participation in creating the timeline.
- Evaluate the accuracy and understanding of key events on the timeline.
- Provide feedback and encouragement for further exploration of historical timelines.