Billionaire Boy: Understanding the First Six Chapters

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 2

Billionaire Boy: Understanding the First Six Chapters

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will have a good understanding of the first six chapters of 'Billionaire Boy' by David Walliams.

Introduce the learning objective of the lesson and explain what students are expected to achieve.

What do you already know about the book 'Billionaire Boy'?

Introduction

The book 'Billionaire Boy' is a hilarious and heartwarming story about a boy named Joe Spud who is the richest boy in the country. The first six chapters introduce us to Joe's life and his family.

Introduce the book and its author. Explain the importance of understanding the first six chapters.

Characters: Which characters were in the story so far?

The main characters in the first six chapters are Joe Spud, his father Len Spud, his best friend Bob, and his tutor Ms. Wiseman.

Introduce the main characters and their roles in the story. Ask students to identify their favorite character and why.

Setting: Where does the story take place?

The story is set in the UK and takes place in various locations such as Joe's mansion, his school, and the local park.

Explain the importance of setting in the story. Ask students to describe their favorite setting and why it is important to the story.

Plot: Summarise the story so far.

The plot of the first six chapters revolves around Joe's struggles with his father's wealth and his desire to fit in with his classmates.

Explain the plot of the first six chapters and the conflict that Joe faces. Ask students to identify a personal conflict they have faced and how they resolved it.

Themes

Some of the themes explored in the first six chapters include the importance of family, the impact of wealth, and the challenges of fitting in.

Discuss the themes of the story and their relevance to students' lives. Ask students to identify a theme that they can relate to and explain why.

Interactive Activity: Discuss the following in pairs. 

‘Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a million pounds? Or a billion? How about a trillion?

Or even a gazillion?’

Well you can do just that.

Imagine that it is your 14th birthday, and you are a billionaire.

What would you put on your birthday present list?

Conclusion

By understanding the first six chapters of 'Billionaire Boy', you have gained insight into the characters, setting, plot, and themes of the story.

Enjoy the rest of the story!
Continue with chapter 7+8 in class. 

Summarize the key points of the lesson and encourage students to continue reading the book on their own.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.