War Horse Lesson 7: The German Line - PowerPoint

Lesson Seven of the 'War Horse' series focuses on deepening students' understanding of the novel through interactive and reflective activities. The lesson begins with a lively 'Blockbusters' game, designed to test the students' knowledge of the novel in a fun and competitive way. The class is divided into two teams, RED and GREEN, with the objective to answer questions correctly and form a line across the game board with their team's colour. This engaging game not only reinforces students' recall of the text but also encourages teamwork and quick thinking.

Following the game, the lesson moves on to a reading and discussion of chapters 9 and 10, with a particular emphasis on the portrayal of German soldiers and how they compare to the British soldiers within the narrative. This discussion aims to enhance critical thinking and empathy by considering the author's intentions. The creative aspect of the lesson involves students writing a diary entry from the perspective of Joey, the horse, reflecting on the events up to Chapter 10. This task encourages students to use the first person narrative, personal pronouns, and vivid descriptions to express Joey's thoughts and feelings about his past, present, and future. The lesson concludes with a plenary where students share their diary entries, offering peer feedback to highlight strengths and identify areas for improvement.