The Silver Sword - Lesson 10 - Edek and Jan PowerPoint

The lesson plan for 'The Silver Sword' Lesson 10 is designed to deepen students' understanding of the novel's characters, Edek and Jan, through interactive reading and discussion of Chapters 13 and 14. The objective is to engage students in a character analysis by using a 'hotseating' technique, where they will assume the roles of the book's characters and answer questions in character. This method aims to encourage students to explore the motivations, feelings, and relationships between the characters, particularly focusing on the tension and events that occur between Edek and Jan, including Jan's subsequent disappearance.

During the 'In the Hotseat' activity, students will be divided into groups and assigned the roles of Ruth, Edek, Jan, or Bronia. They will then respond to a series of teacher-led questions that pertain to the events of Chapters 10 to 14. The questions are crafted to prompt detailed answers that demonstrate each student's understanding of the character they are portraying, as well as their insights into the plot and themes of the story. Some example questions include inquiries about the characters' hopes, worries, first impressions, and experiences during the war. The lesson concludes with a plenary session where volunteers present their hotseating to the class, followed by constructive feedback on their performances.