Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Literature in English - onely Days By Bayo Adebowale: Author’s Background

# Lesson Plan: Literature in English - Senior Secondary 2 ### Lesson Topic: "Lonely Days" by Bayo Adebowale: Author’s Background and Plot --- ### 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 --- ### 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. --- ### 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." --- 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.