Skellig Lesson 4: Michael's Diary - Lesson Plan

The fourth lesson in the study of David Almond's "Skellig" is designed to enhance students' deduction skills through carefully structured activities. The learning objective is to develop the ability to infer meaning and deduce information from the text, a key skill in understanding and engaging with literature. The lesson's success will be assessed through a written comprehension task, which will allow students to demonstrate their grasp of the novel and their deductive reasoning abilities.

The lesson begins with a 10-minute starter activity focused on inference and deduction, setting the tone for critical thinking. This is followed by a reading session to the end of Chapter 7, encouraging students to engage with the text and participate in a class discussion. The 'We Can Work it Out' task, lasting another 10 minutes, further challenges students to apply their deduction skills in a practical context. A more extensive 20-minute comprehension task provides an opportunity for students to showcase their understanding of "Skellig" and their ability to deduce information from the novel. Differentiation opportunities are available throughout the lesson, allowing for adaptation to meet the varied needs of the class. The lesson concludes with a peer assessment task and discussion, enabling students to reflect on their learning and understand the perspectives of their peers.