School Lesson Plan
School Lesson Plan
Prepared by: [You Name]
School Name: [Your Company Name]
I. Objective
Students will be able to identify and analyze the key elements of a short story, including plot, character, setting, theme, and conflict.
II. Materials Needed
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Copies of the short story “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant
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Whiteboard and markers
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Notebook and pens/pencils
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Chart paper and markers
III. Lesson Timing
1 hour
IV. Introduction (10 minutes)
Activity:
Begin with a brief discussion about short stories.
Teacher says:
"Today, we are going to explore the elements that make up a short story. Can anyone tell me what they know about short stories? What are some elements you think are important in a story?”
Expected Responses:
Plot, characters, setting, theme, conflict.
Summarize the responses and introduce the short story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant.
V. Reading and Discussion (20 minutes)
Activity:
Read the short story “The Necklace” aloud, with students following along.
Pause occasionally to ask questions and ensure comprehension:
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What is happening in the story?
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Who are the main characters?
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What do you think will happen next?
Discussion:
After reading, engage the class in a discussion about the key elements of the story.
Teacher asks:
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What is the main conflict in the story?
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Who are the main characters, and what do we know about them?
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Where and when does the story take place?
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What is the central theme of the story?
VI. Group Activity (15 minutes)
Activity:
Divide the class into small groups and assign each group one of the elements to analyze (plot, characters, setting, theme, conflict).
Give each group chart paper and markers to make a visual representation of their element.
Instructions:
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Plot: Create a plot diagram outlining the main events.
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Characters: Describe the main characters and their traits.
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Setting: Illustrate the setting of the story and explain its importance.
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Theme: Identify the theme and provide examples from the text.
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Conflict: Discuss the main conflict and how it is resolved.
VII. Presentations (10 minutes)
Activity:
Each group will present their findings to the class.
Encourage the class to ask questions and provide feedback.
VIII. Conclusion (5 minutes)
Discussion:
Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
Teacher says:
"Today we learned about the important elements of a short story. Can anyone recap what these elements are and why they are important?"
Allow for student responses and reinforce their understanding.
Homework:
Assign students to write a short essay analyzing one of the elements in “The Necklace.”
