A Wrinkle In Time Lesson Plan for 6th Grade Example Students

Topic: A wrinkle in time novel study

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will understand the main themes and ideas in A wrinkle in time and will be able to relate them to their own lives.

Materials

• A wrinkle in time by Madeleine L'Engle
• Handouts with key quotes and themes from the book
• Pencils and paper for notes

Warm-up

• Begin the lesson by asking students what they already know about A wrinkle in time. Ask them to share any previous experiences or knowledge about the book or the author.
• Write the following quote on the board: "Sometimes I think that my whole life is a dream and that I'll wake up any minute now and it will all be gone, like a wind that has passed through a meadow or a cloud that has passed over the sun" (p. 89). Ask students to brainstorm what the quote might be referring to.
• Discuss the different possibilities as a class and see if anyone can come up with the correct answer (the idea that the main character, Meg, might be having a vision of the future).

Direct Instruction

• Review the plot of A wrinkle in time and highlight the main events and characters.
• Discuss the themes of the book, such as finding courage and strength within ourselves, standing up for what is right, and being kind and compassionate to others.
• Ask students if they have any questions about the book after discussing the themes.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups and give each group a copy of the book.
• Ask each group to read a specific section of the book and then discuss the themes and characters in that section.
• Have each group present their findings to the class.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose a theme from the book that interests them and write a short essay about it.
• Have students create a poster or presentation about a character from the book that they find interesting and why.

Closure:

• Have students share their posters or presentations with the class.
• Review the main points of the book and talk about what they enjoyed about the story.

Assessment:

• Observe students during independent practice and provide feedback on their posters or presentations.
• Administer a quiz or test to assess understanding of the book's plot, characters, and themes.