Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
1. Who is L.M. Montgomery? |
45 minutes |
Pictures of L.M. Montgomery, map of Canada, timeline template |
Introduce L.M. Montgomery with pictures and ask if anyone has heard of her. |
Discuss where and when she lived and what she is famous for. |
Recap key points and ask children to share one fact they learned. |
Oral questioning and a short quiz. |
2. L.M. Montgomery's Contributions |
45 minutes |
Books by L.M. Montgomery, chart paper, markers |
Review who L.M. Montgomery is and introduce her works. |
Discuss her contributions to literature and culture, and how her work impacted society. |
Summarize the discussion and ask students to list her contributions. |
Group discussion and written summary. |
3. Impact on the World |
45 minutes |
Excerpts from "Anne of Green Gables", projector |
Read a passage from "Anne of Green Gables". |
Discuss how the book has influenced readers around the world and its cultural significance. |
Ask students how the book might have influenced their own reading habits. |
Student reflections and class discussion. |
4. Connecting to Our Lives |
45 minutes |
Drawing paper, crayons, sample diary entries |
Ask students to think of a character from a book they admire. |
Discuss how L.M. Montgomery's characters might relate to their lives. |
Ask students to draw or write about a character they relate to. |
Review and share student work. |
5. Designing a Timeline |
45 minutes |
Timeline template, important dates, scissors, glue |
Show a sample timeline. |
Guide students in creating a timeline of L.M. Montgomery's life. |
Ask students to share their timelines with the class. |
Completed timelines and peer feedback. |
6. Creative Writing Inspired by L.M. Montgomery |
45 minutes |
Notebooks, pens, sample excerpts |
Read a descriptive passage from L.M. Montgomery's writing. |
Encourage students to write their own descriptive paragraphs inspired by her style. |
Ask students to share their work and discuss the writing process. |
Student paragraphs and class discussion. |