Lesson Plan : Dusk by Saki (H.H. Munro) : JKBOSE Class 10th                    

Objective:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Identify and analyze the key elements of a short story.

2. Understand and interpret the plot, characters, and themes in “Dusk.”

3. Engage in critical thinking and discussion about the story.

Duration: 2 class periods (45 minutes each)

Lesson Plan:

Day 1: Introduction and Reading

Step 1: Hook (5 minutes)

   – Begin the lesson by asking students if they enjoy reading short stories and if they have heard of Saki (H.H. Munro).

   – Share a brief background about the author to pique their interest.

Step 2: Vocabulary (10 minutes)

   – Introduce and explain any challenging vocabulary words from the story.

   – Discuss the importance of context clues when encountering unfamiliar words.

Step 3: Reading the Story (15 minutes)

   – Assign students to read the short story “Dusk” silently in class.

   – Encourage them to underline or jot down key points, interesting lines, or questions that arise during reading.

Step 4: Group Discussion (15 minutes)

   – Divide the class into small groups and have them discuss their initial impressions of the story.

   – Ask each group to share one interesting point they discovered while reading.

Day 2: Analysis and Discussion

Step 5: Plot and Character Analysis (15 minutes)

   – Recap the main events of the story as a class.

   – Discuss the central characters and their motivations.

Step 6: Themes and Symbols (15 minutes)

   – Guide students to identify and discuss the themes and symbols present in “Dusk.”

   – Use the whiteboard to create a list of themes and symbols as a class.

Step 7: Discussion Questions (15 minutes)

   – Distribute handouts with discussion questions related to the story.

   – Allow students to work in pairs or small groups to answer these questions.

Step 8: Whole Class Discussion (15 minutes)

   – Bring the class together for a whole-class discussion on the story’s themes, characters, and plot.

   – Encourage students to share their interpretations and insights.

Assessment:

– Evaluate students’ understanding through participation in class discussions and their responses to discussion questions.

– You can also assign a short writing assignment where students analyze a specific aspect of the story or write a brief summary.

Homework /Assignment :

– Assign homework where students write a short paragraph reflecting on the story’s themes or a character’s development.

Extension Activities (Optional):

– Show a short film adaptation of “Dusk” (if available) and have students compare and contrast it with the written story.

– Encourage students to explore more works by Saki or other short story authors.

This lesson plan is designed to engage 7th-grade students in a thoughtful exploration of the short story “Dusk” by Saki, encouraging critical thinking and discussion about the text’s themes and literary elements.