The Silver Sword - Lesson 11 - Russian to American PowerPoint

In Lesson 11 of "The Silver Sword" study series, students are tasked with delving deeper into the narrative by Ian Serraillier. The lesson's main objectives are to fill in a table of events for previous chapters, read and discuss Chapters 15 to 17, and strengthen their grasp of the plot. To facilitate this, a PowerPoint presentation guides the class through the structured activities. The table of events is a tool for summarising key characters and events from Chapters 10 to 14, encouraging students to recall and organise the story's progression.

Further exploration of "The Silver Sword" involves a group discussion on the characters, plot, and themes within the newly read chapters. An engaging activity included in the lesson is unscrambling anagrams, each representing a key theme in the novel, such as childhood, family, and courage. This exercise not only aids in vocabulary development but also prompts students to consider the thematic depth of the story. Additionally, the class is instructed to create a detailed mind map that visually represents the key themes of the novel, with examples provided for guidance. The lesson culminates in a plenary session where students present their mind maps to the class, offering and receiving constructive feedback on their interpretations of the novel's themes.