### Lesson Plan: British and World Literature
**Grade Level**: 12th Grade
**Subject**: Language Arts
**Duration**: 2 weeks (10 class periods, each 60 minutes in length)
#### Objectives:
- To analyze thematic elements in British and world literature.
- To evaluate literary techniques used by authors from different cultures.
- To compare and contrast works of British literature with those from other parts of the world.
- To develop critical thinking and analytical writing skills.
#### Common Core Standards:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2: Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.5: Analyze how an author’s choices concerning structure create effects.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.4: Produce clear and coherent writing.
#### Materials:
- Text excerpts from British literature (e.g., Shakespeare, Mary Shelley, Charles Dickens)
- Text excerpts from world literature (e.g., Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Chinua Achebe, Haruki Murakami)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Laptops or tablets
- Projector for multimedia presentations
- Handouts with pre-reading questions and discussion prompts
#### Week 1 Schedule:
**Day 1: Introduction to British and World Literature**
- **Activity**: Icebreaker activity to discuss students’ favorite books and authors.
- **Lecture**: Overview of the evolution of British and world literature.
- **Discussion**: Importance of diverse perspectives in literature.
- **Homework**: Read an excerpt from Shakespeare’s *Hamlet* and answer pre-reading questions.
**Day 2: Analysis of British Literature**
- **Activity**: Group discussion on themes and literary techniques in *Hamlet*.
- **Lecture**: Historical context of the Elizabethan era and its impact on Shakespeare’s works.
- **Discussion**: How do historical contexts shape literary works?
- **Homework**: Write a one-page reflection on the themes of *Hamlet*.
**Day 3: Exploration of Romantic Literature**
- **Lecture**: Introduction to Romantic literature with a focus on Mary Shelley’s *Frankenstein*.
- **Activity**: Watch select scenes from *Frankenstein* movie adaptation.
- **Discussion**: How does *Frankenstein* address themes of creation and responsibility?
- **Homework**: Read an excerpt from *Frankenstein* and prepare a brief presentation.
**Day 4: Presentation and Discussion**
- **Activity**: Students present their insights on the excerpt from *Frankenstein*.
- **Discussion**: Compare and contrast students’ interpretations.
- **Lecture**: Author’s narrative techniques in Romantic literature.
- **Homework**: Read "The Second Coming" by W.B. Yeats and annotate the text.
**Day 5: Poetry Analysis and Transition to World Literature**
- **Activity**: Group annotation and discussion of "The Second Coming".
- **Lecture**: Symbolism and themes in Yeats’ poetry.
- **Homework**: Read an excerpt from Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s *One Hundred Years of Solitude* and answer guided questions.
#### Week 2 Schedule:
**Day 6: Introduction to World Literature**
- **Activity**: Class discussion on magical realism in *One Hundred Years of Solitude*.
- **Lecture**: Elements of magical realism and its significance.
- **Homework**: Write a comparative essay on themes in *Hamlet* and *One Hundred Years of Solitude*.
**Day 7: Analyzing Diverse Narratives**
- **Lecture**: Background on post-colonial literature with a focus on Chinua Achebe’s *Things Fall Apart*.
- **Activity**: Class read-aloud and discussion of an excerpt.
- **Discussion**: The impact of colonialism on individual identity.
- **Homework**: Prepare for a Socratic seminar on *Things Fall Apart*.
**Day 8: Socratic Seminar**
- **Activity**: Socratic seminar discussing the key themes, characters, and narrative style in *Things Fall Apart*.
- **Lecture**: Approaches to analyzing post-colonial literature.
- **Homework**: Read an excerpt from Haruki Murakami’s *Kafka on the Shore*.
**Day 9: Contemporary World Literature**
- **Lecture**: Introduction to contemporary Japanese literature.
- **Activity**: Group work analyzing themes and narrative techniques in *Kafka on the Shore*.
- **Discussion**: The influence of culture and history on Murakami’s works.
- **Homework**: Outline an essay comparing British and world literature through the lens of a common theme.
**Day 10: Synthesis and Assessment**
- **Activity**: Peer review of essay outlines.
- **Discussion**: Key takeaways and reflections on the diversity of literature.
- **Assessment**: Students submit a final comparative essay.
- **Conclusion**: Summarize the journey through British and world literature and its impact on our understanding of cultures.
#### Assessment:
- Participation in group discussions and activities.
- Quality of written reflections and comparative essays.
- Contribution to class presentations and Socratic seminar.
- Final comparative essay on British and world literature.
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This lesson plan aims to cultivate a deep understanding of both British and world literature, encouraging students to appreciate diverse literary traditions and their impact on global culture.