11th Grade Reviewing A Short Story Lesson Plan Example

Topic:Reviewing a Short Story

Objectives & Outcomes

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to review a short story by analyzing its setting, characters, plot, and theme.

Materials

• Short story for class to review
• Worksheet for students to record their observations

Warm-Up

• Ask students to think about their favorite short story or novel.
• Have them share their favorite short story or novel and explain why they enjoyed it.
• Ask students what elements they consider when reviewing a short story or novel, such as setting, characters, plot, and theme.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the short story that students will be reviewing.
• Ask students to read the short story and take notes on the various elements, such as setting, characters, plot, and theme.
• Have students work in small groups to summarize the short story, discussing the main events and themes.

Guided Practice

• Have each group present their summary of the short story to the class, discussing their analysis of the story's main elements and themes.

Independent Practice

• Have students individually choose a different short story and write a short review of it, focusing on its main elements and themes.

Closure

• As a class, review the main elements and themes of the short stories that were read.
• Ask students to share their reviews and discuss any unique or interesting points they brought up.

Assessment

• Observe students during their independent practice and provide feedback on their reviews.
• Use a rubric to evaluate the reviews based on their presentation, organization, and analysis of the story elements and themes.