Lesson 1: Exploring Themes Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Copies of A Wrinkle in Time, whiteboard, markers Introduction: Briefly introduce the concept of themes in literature and explain that we will be exploring the themes of A Wrinkle in Time today. Development: Read aloud a passage from the book and ask students to identify the themes present. Discuss as a class and write down key themes on the board. Conclusion: Have students choose a theme from the book and write a short paragraph explaining its significance. Assessment: Collect and review students' written paragraphs for understanding of themes. |
Lesson 2: Writing a Summary Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Copies of A Wrinkle in Time, notebooks, pens Introduction: Discuss the importance of summarizing a story and explain that students will be writing a summary of A Wrinkle in Time today. Development: Guide students through the process of summarizing the main events, characters, and themes of the book. Provide examples and scaffolded support as needed. Conclusion: Have students share their summaries with a partner and give feedback on clarity and completeness. Assessment: Assess students' summaries based on accuracy and understanding of the story. |
Lesson 3: Writing a Review Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Copies of A Wrinkle in Time, review template handout, colored pencils Introduction: Explain the purpose of book reviews and show examples of different types of reviews. Inform students that they will be writing a review of A Wrinkle in Time today. Development: Provide students with a review template to guide their writing, focusing on plot, characters, and personal opinions. Encourage creativity and critical thinking. Conclusion: Have students share their reviews in small groups and discuss their favorite aspects of the book. Assessment: Evaluate students' reviews based on structure, content, and originality. |
Lesson 4: Creating a Story Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Writing materials, drawing supplies, story planning worksheet Introduction: Introduce the task of creating a story based on the themes of A Wrinkle in Time. Discuss the elements of a good story and the importance of planning. Development: Guide students through the story planning process, helping them brainstorm ideas, create characters, and outline a plot. Encourage creativity and originality. Conclusion: Allow students time to write and illustrate their stories. They can also practice reading their stories aloud in preparation for presenting. Assessment: Assess students' stories based on creativity, adherence to themes, and overall storytelling skills. |