Year in Review
Compare themes across three novels studied this year
Analyze character development and growth
Reflect on personal literary learning journey
“Give instruction to a wise person, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.”
— Proverbs 9:9 (WEB)Reflecting on learning demonstrates wisdom and growth
Gather students in a circle. Remind them of the novels studied this year and invite initial reflections.
Guide students through comparative analysis of novels, focusing on themes, character journeys, and personal connections.
Create a collaborative poster showing novel themes, character arcs, and personal insights.
Simpler: Focus on one novel's journey
Challenge: Include compare/contrast analysis of all three novels
Share poster and celebrate literary learning journey
Dear God, thank You for the gift of stories that help us understand Your world and Your love. Help us continue to learn and grow. Amen.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the literary skills we've mastered this year!
“Give instruction to a wise person, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.”
— Proverbs 9:9 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Pass and Share - students toss a soft ball and whoever catches it says next word in verse
Students are reflecting on novels studied, analyzing themes and personal growth
Some students might find abstract comparison challenging
Thoughtful connections, willingness to share insights