# Lesson Plan: Literature in English - Senior Secondary 2
### Lesson Topic: "Lonely Days" by Bayo Adebowale: Author’s Background and Plot
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### Lesson Objectives:
- Students will learn about Bayo Adebowale, the author of "Lonely Days."
- Students will understand the plot of "Lonely Days."
- Students will discuss the themes and settings presented in the book.
- Students will develop critical thinking skills through class discussions and analysis.
### Materials Needed:
- Copies of "Lonely Days" by Bayo Adebowale (textbook or printed excerpts)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector (if available)
- Handouts with key points on the author’s background and plot summary
- Notebooks and pens for students
### Duration:
- 80 minutes
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### Lesson Plan:
#### 1. Introduction (10 minutes)
- **Greetings and Roll Call:** Take attendance and greet students.
- **Objective Overview:** Briefly explain the objectives of the lesson.
- **Warm-Up Activity:** Ask students what they know about Nigerian authors and literature. Encourage a few students to share their thoughts.
#### 2. Author’s Background (15 minutes)
- **Brief Lecture:** Present a short biography of Bayo Adebowale.
- Birth and early life.
- Education and career.
- Major works and contributions to literature.
- **Discussion:** Engage students with questions:
- What can we infer about Bayo Adebowale’s influences from his background?
- How does his background shape his writing?
#### 3. Plot Summary (15 minutes)
- **Plot Introduction:** Distribute handouts with a summary of "Lonely Days."
- **Reading:** Read the summary aloud as a class or have students read in pairs.
- **Plot Explanation:** Break down the plot into key components:
- Exposition
- Rising action
- Climax
- Falling action
- Resolution
#### 4. Class Discussion (20 minutes)
- **Discussion Questions:**
- What are the main themes of "Lonely Days"?
- How does the setting impact the story?
- Which characters do you find most compelling and why?
- How do the events in the plot reflect the socio-cultural context of the book?
- **Group Activity:** Divide students into small groups and ask them to discuss one of the themes or settings in "Lonely Days." Each group will present their thoughts.
#### 5. Critical Analysis (10 minutes)
- **Analytical Questions:**
- What is the significance of the title "Lonely Days"?
- How does Bayo Adebowale use literary devices such as symbolism, metaphors, and irony in the story?
- **Students' Response:** Write down key points on the whiteboard as students share their analyses.
#### 6. Conclusion and Assignment (10 minutes)
- **Summarize Key Points:** Recap the author’s background and the main plot of "Lonely Days."
- **Assignment:** Ask students to write a short essay (250 words) on one of the following topics:
- Analyze a major theme in "Lonely Days" and how it is developed throughout the book.
- Discuss the role of gender in "Lonely Days" and its impact on the characters.
- Provide a character analysis of Yaremi and her evolution throughout the story.
- **Preview of Next Lesson:** Briefly mention that the next lesson will focus on character analysis and thematic exploration.
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### Assessment:
- Participation in class discussion and group activity.
- Quality and insightfulness of responses during the critical analysis.
- Completion and quality of the written assignment.
### Follow-Up:
- Review and provide feedback on students' essays.
- Prepare materials for the next lesson focusing on deeper thematic and character analysis in "Lonely Days."
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By the end of the lesson, students should have a good understanding of Bayo Adebowale’s background and the basic plot structure of "Lonely Days," along with a preliminary exposure to the themes and setting of the novel.