Skellig Lesson 12: Mina's Diary Part Two - Lesson Plan

In Lesson 12 of the 'Skellig' novel study, the learning objective is to hone pupils' deduction skills by delving into David Almond's literary techniques. Specifically, the lesson aims to help students understand the methods Almond uses to interlink characters and events throughout the narrative. The assessment of progress will be anchored by the 'Skellig and the Baby' task, where students are expected to demonstrate varying levels of understanding; from basic to insightful, depending on their grasp of the content.

The lesson is structured to begin with a quick starter activity that introduces the concept of linking within the story. Following this, the main teaching activities involve a guided discussion on making connections in the text, a focused 'Skellig and the Baby' activity, and a session for feedback where students can share and discuss their findings. For those who are ready to push their understanding further, there is an extension task that involves writing up the results from their earlier activity. The lesson concludes with a plenary that serves to recap and reinforce the issues discussed throughout the session. To cater to different learning needs, the lesson plan suggests differentiation opportunities such as tailoring the PowerPoint presentation, adjusting tasks, and balancing teacher-led guidance with independent learning.