4FN20 – Reading & Writing – Comparing in Writing

How do FreeNode lessons work?

FreeNodes are instructor-led schooling lessons with a unique approach, granting you the freedom to independently teach using a personalized lesson plan. This autonomy enables you to tailor your lessons to suit students’ individual needs, learning styles, and interests.

To use a FreeNode, read the provided class outline & follow the formatting provided for each class. Make sure to touch on the Theocratic Connection in each class. Follow the outline closely so it is aligned with our main at-home curriculum.

How Do I Use the FreeNode?

Read this lesson plan before class to familiarize yourself with the ideas and concepts you’ll be teaching the students. You may print this page out if you need to use it as a reference point during live classes.

This lesson is a guide, but feel free to expand on the content or decrease/increase what you teach depending on the learning levels of the students in your class or the amount of time you have to cover the material.

Can I show videos in FN classes?

Yes, feel free to include additional material to supplement the class lesson material. Videos, Physical Objects, Games, Activities, etc. are okay to share in live classes.

Videos should have no advertisements or logos and should be viewed by you before showing them to the students to ensure no offensive or questionable content is included.

The video should make up only 1-3 minutes of the live class and should not take the place of instructor-led instruction. Videos should be supplementary only.

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Class Lesson Plan

Objectives:

Students will learn how to use Venn diagrams to compare characters in a story, understanding the similarities and differences between them. The lesson will guide students through the process of creating a Venn diagram, identifying shared qualities and unique traits, and using the diagram to enhance descriptive writing.

Materials:

Whiteboard
Visual aids (examples of Venn diagrams comparing characters)

Introduction (3 minutes):

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of comparing characters in a story. Explain that understanding the similarities and differences between characters adds depth and complexity to the narrative. Introduce the concept of a Venn diagram as a tool for visually representing these comparisons.

Theocratic Connections:

Read and discuss two Bible characters with contrasting qualities that can be displayed on a Venn diagram. (e.g. Cain and Abel, David and Saul)

Activity 1 – Making the Diagram (5 minutes):

Explain the components of a Venn diagram—two circles that overlap to show similarities and differences. Make a Venn Diagram for students to show them how. Provide examples of how a Venn diagram can be used to compare characters in a story.

Activity 2 – Using the Venn Diagram to Compare (10 minutes):

Discuss how to use the information gathered in the Venn diagram to compare characters. Emphasize that the overlapping part indicates shared qualities, while the non-overlapping parts highlight differences. Show examples of how themes can emerge from the diagram, and how it can contribute to the overall understanding of the characters in a story.

Activity 3 – Application (9 minutes):

Have students choose two characters from a story or create their own characters. Ask them to create a Venn diagram and use it to write descriptive sentences about the characters. Guide students in creating sentences that describe the unique qualities of each character and a sentence that mentions their similarities.

Conclusion (3 minutes):

Summarize the key points, emphasizing the usefulness of Venn diagrams in comparing characters and enhancing descriptive writing. Encourage students to share their insights and experiences in using Venn diagrams.

Assessment:

Evaluate student understanding through their participation in class discussions, engagement in the activities, and the quality of their descriptive writing sentences. Encourage students to share their Venn diagrams and sentences with the class for collaborative learning.