The Silver Sword - Lesson 16 - The Final Chapters PowerPoint

In Lesson 16, focusing on "The Silver Sword" by Ian Serraillier, students delve into the final chapters of the novel with the aim of completing it and engaging in detailed discussions. The lesson objectives include reading to the end of the story, completing a Table of Events for the last chapters, and answering comprehension questions in depth to consolidate their understanding of the text. This lesson offers a comprehensive conclusion to the novel, encouraging students to reflect on the narrative's ending and its impact on them as readers.

The lesson also prompts critical thinking through a series of questions designed to deepen students' analysis of the narrative. They are asked to consider how the author builds tension towards the end of the book, to express their personal thoughts and feelings about the conclusion, and to discuss whether it is a satisfactory ending. Further discussion points include the adjustment period the children face in adapting to a peaceful life post-war, the psychological impacts of war as exemplified by the character Jan, and the author's intent and message behind writing "The Silver Sword." These questions aim to enhance the students' comprehension and appreciation of the novel's themes and the author's literary techniques.