Lesson 1
Objective: The child should explore the themes of the book, The Moorehawke Trilogy by Celine Kiernan
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Copies of The Moorehawke Trilogy, whiteboard, markers
Introduction: 1. Begin by discussing the concept of themes in a book. 2. Show the cover of The Moorehawke Trilogy and ask students to make predictions about the themes based on the cover.
Development: 1. Read aloud a chapter or a section from The Moorehawke Trilogy. 2. Ask students to identify any themes they noticed in the reading. 3. Write down the themes on the whiteboard and discuss them as a class. 4. Encourage students to provide examples from the text to support their ideas.
Conclusion: 1. Recap the themes discussed during the lesson. 2. Assign a short written task for homework: Write a paragraph about one of the themes in The Moorehawke Trilogy and provide examples from the text.
Assessment: Assess students' participation in class discussions and their written paragraph for homework.
Lesson 2
Objective: The child should be enabled to write a summary of the book The Moorehawke Trilogy by Celine Kiernan
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Copies of The Moorehawke Trilogy, writing paper, pencils
Introduction: 1. Review the concept of a summary and its purpose. 2. Discuss the importance of including the main events and characters in a summary.
Development: 1. Provide students with a brief overview of The Moorehawke Trilogy without revealing the ending. 2. Model how to write a summary by selecting key events and characters from the book. 3. Give students time to write their own summaries, focusing on the main points of the story.
Conclusion: 1. Ask a few students to share their summaries with the class. 2. Discuss any differences or similarities between the summaries.
Assessment: Evaluate students' summaries based on their inclusion of the main events and characters.
Lesson 3
Objective: The child should be enabled to write a review of the book The Moorehawke Trilogy by Celine Kiernan
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Copies of The Moorehawke Trilogy, writing paper, pencils
Introduction: 1. Discuss the purpose of a book review and how it helps others decide whether to read a book. 2. Show examples of book reviews and discuss their structure and content.
Development: 1. Have students read or reread a section of The Moorehawke Trilogy. 2. Instruct them to take notes on their thoughts and opinions about the book. 3. Model how to write a book review, highlighting the important aspects such as plot, characters, and personal opinion. 4. Give students time to write their own book reviews using their notes.
Conclusion: 1. Allow a few students to share their book reviews with the class. 2. Discuss any similarities or differences in their opinions and insights.
Assessment: Assess students' book reviews based on their ability to effectively communicate their thoughts and opinions about The Moorehawke Trilogy.
Lesson 4
Objective: The child should be enabled to make a plan, write, edit, and present their own story based on the themes of The Moorehawke Trilogy by Celine Kiernan
Time Allocation: 90 minutes (divided into two sessions)
Resources Needed: Writing paper, pencils, markers, props for storytelling (optional)
Introduction: 1. Review the themes of The Moorehawke Trilogy discussed in previous lessons. 2. Explain that students will be creating their own stories based on these themes.
Development: Session 1: 1. Instruct students to brainstorm ideas for their stories, focusing on one or more themes from The Moorehawke Trilogy. 2. Provide guidance and support as they make a plan for their stories, including the plot, characters, and setting. Session 2: 3. Give students time to write their stories, emphasizing the importance of including the chosen themes. 4. Encourage them to edit and revise their work for clarity and coherence.
Conclusion: 1. Allow students to share their stories with the class. 2. Create a storytelling circle where students can present their stories using props or gestures if desired. 3. Discuss the different interpretations and creative approaches to the themes.
Assessment: Evaluate students' ability to plan, write, edit, and present their own stories based on the themes of The Moorehawke Trilogy.