Semi – Detailed Lesson Plan in English 7: Characterisation
I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
Define characterisation.
Identify the different methods of characterisation.
Analyze characters in a given text using the methods of characterisation.
II. Subject Matter
Topic: Characterisation
References:
- English 7 Learner’s Material
- Various short stories and literary texts
Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and screen
- Handouts with sample texts
III. Procedure
A. Introduction (5 minutes)
Start the class by asking the students if they have ever read a story or
watched a movie and felt like they really knew the characters.
Share a short anecdote about a memorable character from a book or movie
and explain why the character was so memorable.
Introduce the topic of characterisation and explain that it is the way an
author creates and develops characters in a story.
B. Lesson Proper (20 minutes)
Define characterisation: The process by which an author reveals the
personality, traits, and motivations of a character.
Discuss the two main methods of characterisation:
- Direct Characterisation: The author directly tells the reader about the
character’s traits. For example, “John was a brave and kind boy.”
- Indirect Characterisation: The author shows the character’s traits through
their actions, speech, thoughts, appearance, and the way other characters
react to them. For example, “John jumped in front of the bully to protect his
friend. ‘Leave him alone!’ he shouted.”
Provide examples of each method of characterisation from a well-known
story or movie.
Divide the students into small groups and give each group a short text.
Instruct the students to identify the methods of characterisation used in the
text and discuss the traits of the characters.
C. Activity (15 minutes)
Distribute handouts with a new short story to each student.
Instruct the students to read the story and analyze the characters using the
methods of characterisation.
After reading, have the students write a short paragraph describing one of
the characters in the story, including their traits and how the author revealed
those traits.
Have a few students share their paragraphs with the class.
D. Generalization (5 minutes)
Review the definition of characterisation and the two main methods of
characterisation.
Emphasize the importance of understanding characterisation in order to fully
appreciate and analyze a story.
Encourage the students to pay attention to the characters in the stories they
read and watch, and to think about how the author created and developed
those characters.
E. Application (10 minutes)
Assign a short story for the students to read at home.
Instruct the students to write a character analysis of one of the main
characters in the story, using the methods of characterisation discussed in
class.
The character analysis should be at least two paragraphs long and should
include specific examples from the story to support the analysis.
IV. Evaluation
Assess the students’ participation in the group discussions and class
activities.
Evaluate the students’ character analyses based on their understanding of
the methods of characterisation and their ability to provide specific examples
from the story.
Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement to the students.
V. Assignment
Read the assigned short story and write a character analysis of one of the
main characters.
Be prepared to share the character analysis with the class in the next lesson.
This semi – detailed lesson plan provides a framework for teaching
characterisation to grade 7 students. The lesson includes a variety of
activities and examples to help students understand the concept of
characterisation and to develop their ability to analyze characters in a given
text. You may adjust the activities and examples based on the interests and
abilities of your students.
