Learning Intention: Analyzing the characters in the play “Blood Brothers” and their impact on the story.

Lesson Plan:

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they are familiar with the play “Blood Brothers” by Willy Russell. 2. Explain that today’s lesson will focus on analyzing the characters in the play and understanding their significance in driving the story forward.

Character Analysis Activity (15 minutes): 1. Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a character from the play: Mickey, Eddie, Mrs. Johnstone, Mrs. Lyons, or the Narrator. 2. Provide each group with a character profile worksheet that includes the following sections: background information, personality traits, relationships with other characters, and impact on the story. 3. In their groups, students should discuss and fill out the character profile worksheet for their assigned character, using evidence from the play to support their analysis. 4. After completing the worksheet, each group will present their findings to the class, highlighting the key aspects of their assigned character.

Class Discussion (10 minutes): 1. Facilitate a class discussion based on the group presentations. 2. Encourage students to compare and contrast the different characters, discussing their similarities, differences, and the ways in which they interact with each other. 3. Prompt students to consider how each character’s actions and decisions contribute to the overall plot and themes of the play.

Character Impact on the Story (15 minutes): 1. Provide students with a graphic organizer that includes the main events of the play. 2. In pairs or individually, students should analyze how each character’s actions and decisions impact the story’s progression. 3. Students should fill out the graphic organizer, identifying specific events and explaining how the characters’ choices influence the outcome. 4. After completing the graphic organizer, students can share their findings with the class, discussing the cause-and-effect relationships between the characters and the story.

Reflection and Extension (5 minutes): 1. Ask students to reflect on the lesson and share one thing they learned about the characters in “Blood Brothers” and their impact on the story. 2. Provide an extension activity for students to further explore the characters, such as writing a character analysis essay or creating a visual representation of their favorite character.

Conclusion: Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson, emphasizing the importance of analyzing characters in understanding the plot and themes of a play. Encourage students to continue exploring the characters in “Blood Brothers” and their significance in the story.