Lesson 1	Objective: Explore the themes of The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Time Allocation: 45 minutes	Resources Needed: The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, whiteboard or flip chart, markers
Introduction: (5 minutes) - Show the cover of the book and ask students if they have heard of Doctor Dolittle. - Discuss what they already know about the story and its themes.
Development: (30 minutes) - Read aloud a chapter or an excerpt from the book, focusing on a specific theme (e.g., animal communication). - Facilitate a class discussion on the theme, encouraging students to share their thoughts, opinions, and personal connections. - Write down key ideas and vocabulary related to the theme on the whiteboard or flip chart.
Conclusion: (10 minutes) - Summarize the discussion and highlight the main themes explored. - Encourage students to think about how these themes relate to their own lives. - Assign a small reflective writing task where students can write a paragraph about their favorite theme from the book.
Assessment: Observe students' participation in the discussion and evaluate their written reflections for understanding of the themes.

Lesson 2	Objective: Write a summary of The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Time Allocation: 60 minutes	Resources Needed: The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, individual writing paper, pencils
Introduction: (10 minutes) - Recap the main events and characters of The Story of Doctor Dolittle. - Explain the purpose of a summary and its key elements.
Development: (40 minutes) - Model how to write a summary by selecting a chapter or section of the book. - Guide students in identifying the main points and condensing them into a concise paragraph. - Provide individual writing time for students to write their own summaries of the entire book.
Conclusion: (10 minutes) - Allow students to share their summaries with a partner for feedback. - Discuss the importance of clarity and brevity in a summary.
Assessment: Evaluate students' summaries based on their ability to identify and articulate the main points of the story.

Lesson 3	Objective: Write a review of The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Time Allocation: 45 minutes	Resources Needed: The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, review template (created by teacher), pencils
Introduction: (5 minutes) - Discuss the purpose of a book review and its different components (e.g., summary, opinion). - Show examples of book reviews to provide a visual reference.
Development: (30 minutes) - Guide students through the review template, focusing on different aspects of the story (e.g., characters, plot, writing style). - Encourage students to express their opinions and support them with evidence from the book. - Provide individual writing time for students to complete their reviews.
Conclusion: (10 minutes) - Allow students to share their reviews with a partner for feedback and discussion. - Emphasize the importance of respectful and constructive feedback.
Assessment: Evaluate students' reviews based on their ability to provide a balanced and well-supported opinion of the book.

Lesson 4	Objective: Create and present an original story based on the themes of The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Time Allocation: 90 minutes (divided into multiple sessions)	Resources Needed: The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, individual writing paper, pencils, props (optional), presentation area
Introduction: (10 minutes) - Recap the main themes of The Story of Doctor Dolittle and discuss their significance. - Explain that students will be creating their own stories based on these themes.
Development: (60 minutes) - Brainstorm ideas for original stories, encouraging students to incorporate elements of animal communication, adventure, or empathy. - Guide students in creating a plan for their stories, including characters, setting, and plot. - Provide individual writing time for students to write their stories, emphasizing the importance of creativity and originality. - If time allows, students can work on designing props or illustrations to enhance their presentations.
Conclusion: (20 minutes) - Allow students to rehearse and practice their presentations. - Provide a designated presentation area for students to share their stories with the class. - Encourage active listening and respectful feedback from peers.
Assessment: Evaluate students' ability to effectively incorporate the themes of The Story of Doctor Dolittle into their original stories and their presentation skills.