Mr Carter and Mrs Black

Mr Carter and Mrs Black

Learning Objectives

Explain the roles of different characters in a story. Discuss the concept of history as a profession and as a subject of study. Identify the significance of Stonehenge in historical studies. Understand the use of foreshadowing and suspense in a narrative.

What do you already know about the roles of different characters in a story?

Description of the Cottage

Ample space with bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and study for Uncle Stephen.

Uncle Stephen: The Historian

Writes books, interested in mysteries like Stonehenge.

Max's Confusion about History

Curious about studying history.

The Mystery of Stonehenge

A topic of interest for Uncle Stephen.

Mr. Carter: The Caretaker

Seemingly gruff demeanor, warns the family.

Introduction of Mrs. Black

Friendly housekeeper.

Significance of Mrs. Black

Curiosity about Stonehenge and Mrs. Black's arrival.

Definition List

Historian: A person who studies and writes about the past and is considered an authority on it. Mystery: Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain. Caretaker: A person employed to look after a building. Housekeeper: A person, especially a woman, whose job is to organize another person's house and deal with cooking, cleaning, etc.

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.