Skellig Lesson 11: Home vs School - Lesson Plan

In Lesson 11 of the "Skellig" study by David Almond, the learning objective is to deepen the students' understanding of Mina, a pivotal character in the novel. This will be achieved through reading and discussion of the text up to the end of Chapter 21, followed by an exercise in empathetic writing. Students will be tasked with creating Mina's second diary entry, allowing them to explore her perspective and emotions in a creative and reflective manner. The assessment of progress will be based on the students' ability to demonstrate their comprehension of Mina's character through this diary entry.

The expected outcomes of the lesson are tiered to cater to varying levels of understanding. At the basic level, students must show a fundamental grasp of Mina's character. A more secure understanding is expected to be shown by students who should be able to delve deeper into Mina's traits and motivations. Those who could provide insight into her character will demonstrate a higher level of engagement and analysis. Differentiation opportunities are provided to ensure the lesson is accessible to all learners, which includes the ability to edit the PowerPoint presentation, tailor tasks, and balance teacher-led guidance with independent learning. The lesson begins with a 'Who Said What?' activity to engage students, followed by the main reading and writing tasks, and concludes with a plenary where volunteers share their work and receive feedback from their peers.