Lesson Plan: Exploring Characters in “Holes” This lesson plan provides teachers with a detailed guide for exploring character development in Louis Sachar’s novel “Holes”. It includes: Subject: English Language and Literature Year Group: 8 (Ages 12-13)

This resource is a set of worksheets designed to help students analyze the characters in John Steinbeck’s novel “Of Mice and Men”. The worksheets provide students with a structured approach to examining the characters’ physical appearance, personality traits, backgrounds, motivations, roles in the plot and themes of the novel. They also encourage students to reflect on their own interpretations of the characters and the overall message of the story.

This comprehensive resource provides a detailed character analysis for key characters in Louis Sachar’s novel, “Holes,” utilizing the effective PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) format. Each character description is crafted to offer insights into their traits, actions, and contributions to the overarching themes of the narrative.

The PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) lesson plan is designed to help students analyze and comprehend the character traits of key figures in John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.” The resource aligns with Key Stage 4 English Literature objectives and provides a structured framework for understanding and articulating character attributes.

The resource consists of a set of objectives tailored for Key Stage 4 students studying John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” within the framework of the UK National Curriculum. The objectives are designed to align with the assessment objectives in English Literature, English Language, and Critical Thinking. Each objective is associated with specific themes from the novel, such as Friendship, Dreams, Loneliness, and Power.