Holes Lesson 11: Themes - PowerPoint

The lesson plan is designed to help students grasp the concept of a theme in literature and understand how authors convey their perspectives to readers. The objective is to explore the idea of a theme, which is the underlying message or moral that a writer wants to impart. To illustrate this, the lesson references the classic fable "The Tale of the Tortoise and the Hare." Students are encouraged to think about the purpose and moral of this story, prompting them to consider how such narratives can carry significant lessons.

Moving on, the lesson delves into the themes present within the novel "Holes." Students are tasked with creating a mind map to identify and connect the various themes the author touches upon in the story. Themes such as friendship, redemption, and self-esteem are suggested as starting points for the mind map. The activity aims to encourage a deeper understanding of the novel's complex subject matter. The lesson concludes with a plenary where students are assigned to complete their mind maps as homework, with the possibility of displaying their work in the classroom to foster a collaborative learning environment.