Unraveling the Mystery: Murder on the Orient Express

Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will understand the plot, characters, and themes of Murder on the Orient Express.
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This lesson contains 12 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will understand the plot, characters, and themes of Murder on the Orient Express.

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What do you already know about the Murder on the Orient Express?

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Introduction to the Novel
Murder on the Orient Express is a detective novel written by Agatha Christie, published in 1934. It is one of her most famous works, known for its intricate plot and memorable characters.

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Plot Overview
The story is set on the luxurious train, the Orient Express, where a murder takes place. Detective Hercule Poirot is on board and takes on the challenge of solving the mystery.

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Character Analysis
The novel features a diverse cast of characters, each with their own motives and secrets. Understanding their personalities is essential to uncovering the truth behind the murder.

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Themes in the Novel
The novel explores themes of justice, morality, and the complexity of human nature. These themes add depth and complexity to the storyline.

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Interactive Exercise: Character Guessing Game
Divide the class into groups and assign each group a character from the novel. They must create a profile for the character based on the information provided in the book.

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Critical Thinking: Solving the Mystery
Engage students in a discussion about the clues and red herrings in the novel. Challenge them to think critically and consider different perspectives when solving the mystery.

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Conclusion and Reflection
Recap the key elements of the novel and encourage students to reflect on the impact of the story and its enduring appeal.

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Schrijf 3 dingen op die je deze les hebt geleerd.

Slide 10 - Open question

De leerlingen voeren hier drie dingen in die ze in deze les hebben geleerd. Hiermee geven ze aan wat hun eigen leerrendement van deze les is.
Schrijf 2 dingen op waarover je meer wilt weten.

Slide 11 - Open question

De leerlingen voeren hier twee dingen in waarover ze meer zouden willen weten. Hiermee vergroot je niet alleen betrokkenheid, maar geef je hen ook meer eigenaarschap.
Stel 1 vraag over iets dat je nog niet zo goed hebt begrepen.

Slide 12 - Open question

De leerlingen geven hier (in vraagvorm) aan met welk onderdeel van de stof ze nog moeite. Voor de docent biedt dit niet alleen inzicht in de mate waarin de stof de leerlingen begrijpen/beheersen, maar ook een goed startpunt voor een volgende les.