The BFG - Chapter 1: The Witching Hour

The Witching Hour

Setting Description

Sophie lay awake, disturbed by a bright moonbeam. The silent house and stillness of the night led her to think of the witching hour, a time when dark forces are believed to emerge.

What do you already know about the concept of the witching hour?

Concept of the Witching Hour

Curiosity overcame her fear of punishment for leaving her bed, and she approached the window to peer into the altered appearance of the familiar village street.

Character's Response to Environment

As she observed, a tall, black figure appeared, heightening the sense of mystery and tension.

Use of Imagery and Mood

The silent house and stillness of the night led her to think of the witching hour, a time when dark forces are believed to emerge.

Key Learning Goals

1. Identify elements of setting in a narrative.
2. Understand the concept of the witching hour and its significance in folklore.
3. Analyze character's feelings and actions in response to her environment.
4. Describe the use of imagery to create a mood in literature.

Definition List

Witching Hour: A folklore term referring to a time at night associated with supernatural events.
Imagery: Descriptive language used to create pictures in the reader's mind.
Setting: The time and place in which a story takes place.
Mood: The atmosphere or emotional condition created by the piece.

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.