Holes Lesson 10: The Changing Stan - PowerPoint

The lesson plan from Teacher-of-English.com centres on the character development of Stanley Yelnats in the novel "Holes." The objective of the lesson is for students to deepen their knowledge and understanding of how the author, Louis Sachar, portrays Stanley's transformation throughout the story. The lesson begins with a speaking and listening exercise, where students are invited to imagine themselves as Stanley, who is permitted a single phone call home each week. Pupils are encouraged to consider what Stanley might say during this call, whether he would be truthful, and how his parents would respond. In pairs, students then engage in a role-play activity to explore these questions and bring the scenario to life.

As the lesson continues, students are instructed to read up to page 60 of the book, focusing on the changes in Stanley's character. They are prompted to compare Stanley's initial disposition when he first arrives at the camp with his persona by Chapter 13. This comparison aims to help students identify and understand the nuances of how Sachar communicates Stanley's evolution. To consolidate their learning, students are tasked with writing a page on how Stanley's character develops, using provided sentence starters to help structure their thoughts and analysis. The lesson culminates in a plenary session where volunteers share their written work with the class. This sharing is followed by a constructive critique, where peers are asked to comment on what they liked about the work and suggest areas for improvement, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.