10th Grade Anthem Lesson Plan (Reading)

Topic: Understanding and analyzing theme and motif in the novel Anthem

Objectives & Outcomes

• The students will understand and be able to analyze theme and motif in the novel "Anthem" by Ayn Rand.

Materials

• Copies of the novel "Anthem" by Ayn Rand for each student
• Handout with examples of theme and motif
• Pen or pencil for each student

Warm-up

• Ask the students if they have read any books by Ayn Rand before. If so, ask them to share their experiences with the class.
• Introduce the concept of theme and motif, and give a brief overview of what they are and how they are used in literature.

Direct Instruction

• Read the first few chapters of Anthem aloud to the class, stopping to discuss any themes or motifs that emerge.
• As you read, ask the students to keep an ear out for any themes or motifs that emerge, and write them down on the board or on a piece of paper for reference.
• After reading the first few chapters, stop and ask the students to share any themes or motifs they have noticed so far.

Guided Practice

• Using the themes and motifs identified in the first few chapters, have the students work in small groups to brainstorm additional examples from the rest of the novel.
• Have each group present their findings to the class, and discuss as a whole group.

Independent Practice

• Have the students choose one theme or motif from the novel and write a short essay analyzing its significance in the context of the larger story.

Closure

• Have the students share their essays with the class and discuss the meanings and implications of their chosen themes and motifs.
• Review the main themes and motifs of the novel and discuss how they contribute to the overall message of the story.

Assessment

• Collect the students' essays and use them to assess their understanding of theme and motif in the novel.
• Use a rubric to evaluate the students' presentations and their ability to analyze the theme and motif of their chosen passages.