On the Face of It-Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan: On the Face of It

Name: English Literature
Date: (Insert Date)
Grade: Class XII
Subject: English

1. Student Characteristics

Student Characteristics:

Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.
A mix of auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners.
Students with varying perspectives on societal stereotypes and acceptance.

Accommodations:

Pair discussions for collaborative understanding.
Visual aids such as character charts.
Simplified glossary for students needing additional support.

Prior Knowledge:

Familiarity with the themes of prejudice and human connection.
Basic understanding of plays as a genre.

2. Statement of Standards

· CBSE Standard:
Enhance comprehension, critical thinking, and empathy through thematic and textual analysis of plays.

· Skills Targeted:

Literary analysis of themes and characters.
Application of note-making techniques.
Development of analytical and evaluative skills.

3. Content Focus

Genre and Date of Publication:

Genre: A modern play emphasizing societal issues.
Date of Publication: On the Face of It by Susan Hill was published in 1979 by Hutchinson in London. It was previously broadcast in 1975

About the Author:

Susan Hill: A renowned English novelist and playwright, known for exploring psychological and social issues in her works.

Key Vocabulary/Glossary:

Prejudice
Stereotypes
Resilience
Empathy

Linguistic Features:

Use of dialogues to reveal character emotions and themes.
Symbolism, especially in Mr. Lamb’s garden.

4. Essential Question, Lesson Objectives, and Assessments

Essential Question:
How does the play challenge societal stereotypes and encourage acceptance?

Lesson Objectives:

Teacher’s Objectives:

Facilitate understanding of the emotional depth and social issues presented in the play.
Guide students in literary analysis and note-making.

Student’s Objectives:

Analyze characters, themes, and literary devices.
Develop empathy and critical thinking through reflective discussions.

Assessment Tools:

Observation during discussions.
Note-making worksheets.
Written summary: Students summarize the play's central themes.

5. Resources and Materials

Text: On the Face of It by Susan Hill.
Visual aids: Character maps and thematic flowcharts.
Worksheets: Note-making templates and reflection questions.

6. Instructional Strategies and Learning Tasks

Activating Strategies:

Hook: Show a short video or image depicting societal stereotypes.
Review: Discuss scenarios where prejudice was challenged or reinforced.
Purpose: "Today, we will explore how On the Face of It tackles stereotypes and encourages acceptance."

Teaching Strategies:

Activity: Note Making

Instructions for Note-Making:

Title: Students create a concise title summarizing the play's central theme.
Numbering and Indenting:

Main Idea
1.1 Subpoint
1.2 Subpoint

Supporting Details

Key/Glossary:

Example terms:

Prejudice: Preconceived opinion not based on reason.
Resilience: Ability to recover from adversity.

Notes: Example:

On the Face of It

Theme: Prejudice and human connection
Characters:

Mr. Lamb: Friendly, optimistic, lonely.
Derry: Insecure, sensitive, misjudged.

Message: Acceptance over judgment.

Summary:

Write a 50-word summary emphasizing the central ideas of the play.

Literary Analysis:

1. Theme Exploration:

Discuss the play's exploration of prejudice and loneliness.
Activity: Debate on whether societal attitudes can truly change.

2. Character Study:

Analyze the contrasting personalities of Mr. Lamb and Derry.
Activity: Role-play key scenes to understand character motivations.

Summarizing Strategies (Closure):

Discussion:

What lesson does the play teach about acceptance?

Reflection:

How can you apply the play’s message in your life?

7. Homework and Exam Weightage

Homework:

Write a paragraph on the relevance of On the Face of It in today’s context.

Exam Weightage:

Section: Literature
Marks: 6-8 marks (Short answer and long answer questions).

8. Reference Points for Assessment

Analyze the play’s social relevance and themes.
Evaluate characters and their development.
Extrapolate by connecting the play to broader societal issues like inclusion and empathy.
Encourage reflective responses to foster analytical and evaluative thinking.

This lesson plan incorporates Note-Making as a structured activity while addressing all key learning objectives, literary analysis, and student engagement techniques.