Skellig Lesson 7: Mysterious Girl - Lesson Plan

The seventh lesson in the study of David Almond's novel "Skellig" is focused on understanding the literary device of foreshadowing, which Almond employs throughout the book. The learning objective is to explore how this technique is used specifically in Chapter 12 of the novel. To achieve this, the lesson will involve a combination of reading and discussion, accompanied by a detailed analysis of foreshadowing instances in the text. Students will be engaged in activities designed to assess their comprehension and analytical skills regarding the use of foreshadowing.

Students are expected to achieve different levels of understanding by the end of the lesson. At the basic level, they must display a fundamental grasp of how foreshadowing is used by Almond. Moving a step further, they should demonstrate a sound understanding, while the most advanced outcome is for students to exhibit deep insight into Almond's use of this literary device. To cater to diverse learning needs, the lesson plan includes differentiation opportunities such as customising the PowerPoint presentation, tailoring tasks, and finding the right balance between teacher-guided instruction and independent learning. The session commences with a starter activity involving reading and discussion of the text up to Chapter 11. The main teaching activities include a group discussion on foreshadowing, followed by a task where students read Chapter 12 and fill in a foreshadowing table, culminating in writing a paragraph on their findings. The lesson concludes with a plenary session for feedback and constructive criticism, ensuring that students reflect on their learning and understand the concept of foreshadowing in the context of the novel.