The Silver Sword - Lesson 9 - Ivan and Posen PowerPoint

Lesson 9 of 'The Silver Sword' teaching series focuses on the characters Ivan and Posen, aiming to deepen students' understanding of the novel's events. The lesson involves reading and discussing chapters 10, 11, and 12, with the objective of helping students sequence the events in the narrative. To prepare for this, the students are tasked with completing a table that outlines the key events and characters from chapters 1 to 9. This activity serves as a consolidation of the story so far, ensuring that the students have a firm grasp of the novel's progression before delving into the subsequent chapters.

Within the lesson, the concept of 'a chain of events' is explored, defined as a series of connected occurrences. The relevance of this concept to 'The Silver Sword' is examined through the characters' experiences. Students are challenged to create a flow chart or diagram to visualise the sequence of events in chapters 10 and 11. Additionally, they must correct an incorrectly ordered chain of events presented to them, fostering their analytical and comprehension skills. Extension questions are provided to encourage deeper reflection on character motivations, the story's themes, and the implications of the events that unfold. These questions prompt students to consider why characters act in certain ways, the nature of help offered between characters, and the broader context of the narrative, such as the implications of the war's end and the desperation for food.