10th Grade Identity In A Man Called Ove Lesson Plan Example (English)

Topic: Identity in A Man Called Ove

Objectives & Outcomes

• Understand the themes of identity in A Man Called Ove.
• Prepare a play and a diary entry from the perspective of Ove's neighbour.

Materials

• Copy of A Man Called Ove
• Pen and paper for diary entry
• Scriptwriting software or pen and paper for playwriting

Warm-up

• Ask students to think about their own identity and to write down 3 things that make them who they are.
• As a class, discuss the ideas brought up and how they relate to the themes of identity in A Man Called Ove.

Direct Instruction

• Distribute copies of the novel A Man Called Ove and have students read Chapter 1.
• As a class, discuss the themes of identity in A Man Called Ove that are introduced in this chapter, including Ove's sense of duty and responsibility, and his desire to be considered a good person.
• Have students take notes on the themes and their significance to the novel.

Guided practice

• Divide students into small groups and have them continue reading Chapter 1 of the novel.
• As they read, have them identify other instances of the themes of identity in A Man Called Ove and add them to their notes.
• Have students share their notes with the class and discuss any additional themes or insights they have.

Independent practice

• Have students work on creating their own plays and diary entries that explore the themes of identity in A Man Called Ove.
• Encourage students to use their own experiences and perspectives to inform their work.
• Allow students a period of time to work on their projects individually, then bring everyone together to share their work and have a class discussion.

Closure

• Review the main themes of identity in A Man Called Ove and have students reflect on what they learned about themselves and their peers through the project.

Assessment:

• Observe students during the independent practice and give feedback on their play and diary entry.
• Collect and review the plays and diary entries for evidence of understanding and representation of the themes of identity in A Man Called Ove.