Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 5

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPILS ACTIVITY

1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous topic on cultural background of a literary text

Pupils observe, learn and participate

2

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher explains the meaning of themes in literature and lists of common themes explored in literature

A literary theme is the main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work

Common themes explored in literature

1. Good vs. evil - this is about the ultimate war of good versus evil
2. Love - family love, unrequited love, friendship, etc
3. Redemption - a character flawed discovering his wicked ways and turning towards becoming better
4. Courage and perseverance - having victory in the face of severe challenges and adversities
5. Coming of age - a maturation from infancy, childhood, teenage/puberty to adulthood
6. Revenge - a conflict between a character and their enemies

Pupils observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

1. Explain the meaning of theme

2. Discuss the common themes used in literature

- Pupils observe, learn and participate

4

CLASS-WORK

As in Evaluation

Pupils observe, learn and participate

5

ASSIGNMENT

As in Evaluation

Pupils participate

6

CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commend the pupils