SYNOPSIS:

This book is about Dan, a quiet, small and chubby student. He challenged Jason to a 400 metre race because he was always being ridiculed by Jason. Dan’s parents, his friend, Jolene and his coach supported him. With his sheer determination and hard work, Dan managed to win the race.

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CHARACTERS

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DAN

quietsmallchubbyabove average

JASON

tallathleticproud selfishexcelled at sports

DAN’S PARENTS

caringsupportive

JOLENE

caringencouraging

COACH

wisefirmpositive

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school School bus

homepark

gymfield

MESSAGES LEARNT:

We must not speak our mind in anger.

We must be responsible in our words and actions.

We must work hard and be determined to gain success

We must appreciate everyone in our lives as they play an important role in our success or failure.

We must be humble. We must overcome fear for it

makes us weak and incapable.

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SAMPLE LESSON PLAN 1

Contemporary Literature

Book : Dan’s Secret WeaponPp : The coverObjective : To talk about the front and the back cover.Pre reading : Talking about the school’s

sports day.

While reading : Stating what one sees on the Cover. Talk about the author, illustrator and pictures.

Post reading : Write the title of the book.

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SAMPLE LESSON PLAN 2

Contemporary Literature

Book : Dan’s Secret WeaponPp : 1 - 2Objective : To talk about the two main characters Dan and Jason.Pre reading : Teacher gives a list of adjectives.

While reading : Teacher and pupils read together.

Post reading : Pupils choose the suitable adjectives to describe Dan and Jason.

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SAMPLE LESSON PLAN 3

Contemporary Literature

Book : Dan’s Secret WeaponPp : 5 - 7Objective : To talk about the challenge.Pre reading : To talk about the characters.

(based on previous lesson)

While reading : Teacher and pupils read together.

Post reading : To talk about the challenge.

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SAMPLE LESSON PLAN 4

Contemporary Literature

Book : Dan’s Secret WeaponPp : 8 - 9Objective : To role play the scene at home.Pre reading : Introducing the characters.

While reading : Teacher and pupils read the dialoque

Post reading : PLBS model 2. (role play the conversation).

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SAMPLE LESSON PLAN 5

Contemporary Literature

Book : Dan’s Secret WeaponPp : 12 - 14Objective : To state how Jolene helped Dan to prepare for the race.Pre reading : To talk about Jolene.

While reading : Teacher and pupils read together.

Post reading : To fill in the blanks.(worksheets)

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SAMPLE LESSON PLAN 6

Contemporary Literature

Book : Dan’s Secret WeaponPp : 30 - 32Objective : To read and complete jazz chants.Pre reading : To predict the winner.

While reading : Teacher and pupils read the jazz chant together.

Post reading : Pupils complete the jazz chant.

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