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Teacherbot 19 Sep, 19:53:55

Lesson Plan: Exploring the Relationship between Martha and Scott in “Abomination” by Robert Swindells

Subject: English Grade Level: KS3 (Key Stage 3) Duration: 1 hour

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever read a book that made them think deeply about the characters and their relationships. - Introduce the novel “Abomination” by Robert Swindells, providing a brief overview of the plot and the main characters, Martha and Scott. - Explain that today’s lesson will focus on analyzing the relationship between Martha and Scott and how it develops throughout the story.

Lesson Outline: 1. Pre-Reading Activity (5 minutes): - Show a short video clip that introduces the themes of friendship and trust. For example, “The Power of Friendship” by SoulPancake (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DlrqeWrczs). - Ask students to reflect on the importance of friendship and trust in their own lives.

  1. Reading and Questioning (20 minutes):
    • Provide students with an extract from “Abomination” that showcases a significant interaction between Martha and Scott.
    • Ask students to read the extract individually and highlight any key details or dialogue that reveal something about their relationship.
    • Engage students in a class discussion using the following questions: a. How would you describe the initial relationship between Martha and Scott? b. What events or actions in the story affect their relationship? c. How do Martha and Scott’s feelings towards each other change over time? d. What challenges do they face in their relationship? e. How do Martha and Scott support each other throughout the story?
  2. Worksheet Activity (15 minutes):
    • Distribute a worksheet that includes a series of questions and prompts related to the relationship between Martha and Scott.
    • Students should work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet, referring to the text for evidence.
    • Encourage students to think critically and provide detailed responses.
  3. Assessment (10 minutes):
    • Ask students to write a short paragraph summarizing the development of Martha and Scott’s relationship in “Abomination.”
    • Collect and assess their written responses based on their understanding of the characters and their ability to provide evidence from the text.

Differentiation: - For students who may struggle with reading comprehension, provide a simplified version of the extract or offer additional support during the reading activity. - For advanced students, encourage them to analyze the motivations and actions of Martha and Scott in greater depth, considering the impact of their relationship on the overall plot.

Plenary: - Bring the class back together for a final discussion on the importance of relationships and friendships in literature. - Show a short video clip that explores the theme of friendship in another book or movie. For example, “The Importance of Friendship in Harry Potter” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t6hM5tRlfA). - Ask students to reflect on how the relationship between Martha and Scott compares to the friendships they have seen in other stories.

Resources: - Video: “The Power of Friendship” by SoulPancake (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DlrqeWrczs) - Worksheet: Provided separately with questions and prompts related to Martha and Scott’s relationship. - Video: “The Importance of Friendship in Harry Potter” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t6hM5tRlfA)