Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 1 - Literature in English - Prose And Its Features

Title: Introduction to Prose and Its Features Grade: Senior Secondary 1 Subject: Literature in English Duration: 60 minutes **Objectives:** 1. Students will understand the definition of prose. 2. Students will identify the key features of prose. 3. Students will differentiate between prose and other literary forms. 4. Students will analyze a prose excerpt for its structural and stylistic features. **Materials Needed:** 1. Whiteboard and markers 2. Handouts with prose excerpts 3. Projector and laptop (optional for multimedia elements) 4. Notebooks and pens **Lesson Plan:** **1. Warm-Up Activity (10 minutes):** - **Discussion Starter:** Begin with an open-ended question to activate prior knowledge: - "What comes to mind when you think of prose?" - "Can you give examples of prose you've read recently?" - Write students' responses on the whiteboard. **2. Introduction to Prose (10 minutes):** - **Definition:** Explain that prose is a form of written or spoken language that follows a natural flow of speech and grammatical structure, unlike poetry which follows a metrical structure. - **Examples:** Show examples such as novels, short stories, essays, and articles. - **Comparison:** Briefly compare prose with other literary forms like poetry and drama. - Prose: Written in sentences and paragraphs, focuses on straightforward communication of ideas. - Poetry: Written in lines and stanzas, uses meter and rhyme. - Drama: Written in dialogue and stage directions, meant to be performed. **3. Key Features of Prose (15 minutes):** - **Structure:** Focus on sentences and paragraphs. - **Language:** Typically straightforward and may use figurative language. - **Narrative Elements:** Discuss characters, plot, setting, and themes. - **Point of View:** First person, second person, or third person. - **Interactive Activity:** Distribute handouts with a short prose excerpt. - Have students read the excerpt and underline sentences that showcase the structure of prose. - Identify any use of figurative language or descriptive details. **4. Analyzing Prose (15 minutes):** - **Group Activity:** Divide students into small groups and assign each group a different task. - Group 1: Identify the main characters and describe them. - Group 2: Summarize the plot in a few sentences. - Group 3: Describe the setting of the excerpt. - Group 4: Identify the narrative perspective (first, second, third person). - Group 5: Reflect on the themes or messages in the excerpt. - **Presentation:** Each group presents their findings to the class. **5. Wrap-Up and Reflection (10 minutes):** - **Class Discussion:** Recap the key features of prose. - "How does knowing these features help us understand prose better?" - "Why is prose an important form of literature?" - **Exit Ticket:** Ask students to write down one thing they learned about prose and one question they still have. Collect these for assessment and to address in the next lesson. **Evaluation:** - Participation in discussions and activities. - Understanding observed during group presentations. - Responses on exit tickets. **Homework:** - **Reading Assignment:** Assign a short story or an essay for students to read at home. - **Reflection:** Write a short paragraph identifying the key features of prose in the assigned reading and how it differs from poetry or drama. This lesson plan aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to prose, ensuring students can recognize and appreciate its structure and features.