Lesson Objective Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1 Explore the themes of the book 60 minutes The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, whiteboard, markers, post-it notes Begin by introducing the book and its author. Discuss the concept of themes in literature. Read a selected passage from the book together as a class. Ask students to identify any themes they notice and write them on post-it notes. Have students share their findings and discuss the themes as a group. Encourage critical thinking and provide guidance where needed. Observe student participation during class discussion and their ability to identify and explain themes.
Lesson 2 Write a summary of the book 60 minutes The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, writing paper, pencils Recap the main events and characters of the book. Explain the purpose of writing a summary. Provide a template or guide for writing a summary. Encourage students to include key details and organize their thoughts. Have students share their summaries with a partner or in small groups. Discuss the effectiveness of each summary and provide feedback. Review the quality and accuracy of students' summaries.
Lesson 3 Write a review of the book 60 minutes The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, writing paper, pencils, markers Discuss the purpose of writing a book review and its elements (summary, opinion, recommendation). Guide students through writing a book review, focusing on their personal opinions about the book, its strengths, and weaknesses. Allow students to share their book reviews with the class, either through reading aloud or displaying them on a bulletin board. Evaluate the content and structure of students' book reviews.
Lesson 4 Create and present a story based on the themes 90 minutes Writing paper, pencils, markers, props (optional) Discuss the concept of storytelling and its importance in conveying messages and themes. Guide students through the process of planning, writing, and editing their own stories based on the themes of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Encourage creativity and originality. Provide an opportunity for students to present their stories to the class. Encourage them to use props or visual aids if desired. Assess the creativity, coherence, and presentation skills of students' stories.