Lesson 1: Exploring Themes
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Fields of Home novel by Marita Conlon-McKenna, chart paper, markers
Introduction: Discuss the concept of themes in literature and introduce the main themes of Fields of Home.
Development: Divide students into groups and assign each group a theme from the book. Have them discuss and present their findings to the class.
Conclusion: Summarize the main themes of the book as a class and discuss their significance.
Assessment: Students will create a poster showcasing the main themes of the book.

Lesson 2: Writing a Summary
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Fields of Home novel, writing paper, pencils
Introduction: Discuss the purpose and elements of a book summary.
Development: Guide students in writing a summary of Fields of Home focusing on key events and characters.
Conclusion: Have students share their summaries with the class and discuss the main points.
Assessment: Students will be assessed on the accuracy and completeness of their summaries.

Lesson 3: Writing a Review
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Fields of Home novel, review template, pens
Introduction: Explain the purpose of a book review and discuss what makes a good review.
Development: Guide students in writing a review of Fields of Home, focusing on plot, characters, and personal opinions.
Conclusion: Allow students to share their reviews with classmates and discuss different perspectives.
Assessment: Assess students based on the structure, content, and critical thinking in their reviews.

Lesson 4: Creating Own Story
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Fields of Home novel, writing materials, story planning template
Introduction: Discuss the process of creating a story and introduce the task of writing a story based on the themes of Fields of Home.
Development: Guide students in planning, writing, and editing their own stories, encouraging creativity and connection to the themes.
Conclusion: Students will present their stories to the class, highlighting how they incorporated themes from Fields of Home.
Assessment: Assess students based on their story's structure, creativity, and thematic relevance.