Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
Lesson 1: Introduction to O. Henry	30 minutes	Whiteboard, Markers, Projector, Internet Access	Briefly introduce the topic of famous historical figures and explain that today they will learn about O. Henry.	Show a short video about O. Henry's life. Discuss key points from the video, including when and where he lived.	Summarize the key points discussed and ask students to share one new thing they learned about O. Henry.	Ask students to write down three facts they learned about O. Henry.
Lesson 2: O. Henry's Contributions	45 minutes	O. Henry's short stories, Whiteboard, Markers	Recap what was learned in the previous lesson. Ask if anyone remembers what O. Henry is famous for.	Read one of O. Henry's short stories together. Discuss how his stories reflect society and culture of his time.	Discuss how O. Henry's stories might have influenced other writers and storytellers.	Students will write a short paragraph on how O. Henry's stories might have influenced people.
Lesson 3: Impact of O. Henry	40 minutes	Whiteboard, Markers, Internet Access	Review the previous lesson. Ask students how they think O. Henry's work impacted the world.	Discuss O. Henry's impact on literature and culture. Use examples of modern stories that have been influenced by his work.	Summarize the discussion and highlight how O. Henry's work continues to be relevant today.	Students will create a poster illustrating O. Henry's impact on literature and culture.
Lesson 4: Connecting O. Henry to Our Lives	35 minutes	Paper, Markers, Whiteboard	Ask students if they have ever read a story with a surprise ending. Explain that O. Henry was famous for this style.	Discuss how O. Henry's stories might relate to students' lives. Have students share personal experiences that could be turned into short stories.	Summarize how O. Henry's storytelling techniques can be seen in everyday life.	Students will write a short story using a surprise ending, inspired by O. Henry's style.
Lesson 5: Creating a Timeline	45 minutes	Paper, Markers, Internet Access, Printed Images	Explain that students will create a timeline of O. Henry's life. Show an example timeline of another historical figure.	Divide students into groups and provide them with key dates and events from O. Henry's life. Have each group create a section of the timeline.	Combine the sections to create a complete timeline. Display it in the classroom.	Students will present their section of the timeline to the class and explain the significance of the events.
Lesson 6: Review and Reflection	30 minutes	Whiteboard, Markers, Paper	Review the key points from all previous lessons. Ask students to share their favorite thing they learned about O. Henry.	Have students work in pairs to create a short presentation about O. Henry, covering his life, contributions, and impact.	Allow pairs to present their work to the class. Summarize the main points one last time.	Students will complete a reflection sheet on what they learned and how it has influenced their understanding of literature.