Example of a Lesson Plan

Title: Exploring 19th-Century English Literature with Chat Books AI

Grade Level: 9th-12th grade

Subject: English Literature

Objective:

This lesson aims to engage students in critical thinking and research skills by incorporating Chat Books AI into the exploration of 19th-century English literature. Students will use Chat Books AI to ask questions about literary works and authors from that era. They will analyze the responses provided by the AI and engage in discussions to deepen their understanding of the texts and the historical context in which they were written.

Duration: 1 class period (approximately 45-60 minutes)

Materials:

1. Computers or devices with internet access
2. Chat Books AI program (provided or accessible online)

Procedure:

Introduction (5 minutes):

Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of Chat Books AI as an interactive tool for generating responses to literary questions.
Explain the lesson’s objectives, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, independent inquiry, and understanding 19th-century English literature.

Topic Selection (5 minutes):

Select a specific literary work, author, or theme from 19th-century English literature for the class to focus on.
Provide a brief overview of the chosen topic to ensure students understand the context.

Inquiry-Based Question Generation (10 minutes):

Instruct students to brainstorm and write at least three open-ended questions about the selected topic.
Encourage them to formulate questions that explore the themes, style, historical context, or author’s intentions in the chosen literary work.

Chat Books AI Interaction (15 minutes):

Distribute the questions generated by the students.
Instruct each student to input one question at a time into the Chat Books AI program.
Ask students to analyse and discuss the responses provided by the AI. Please encourage them to critically evaluate the information received and compare it to their existing knowledge.

Group Discussion (10 minutes):

Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students. – Instruct each group to share the questions they inputted into Chat Books AI and the responses they received.
Facilitate a discussion within each group, allowing students to explore different interpretations, analyze the responses critically, and discuss any discrepancies or insights gained.

Reflection and Analysis (10 minutes):

Bring the class back together and initiate a whole-class discussion.
Ask students to share their insights, experiences, and challenges while using Chat Books AI to explore 19th-century English literature.
Guide the conversation towards critical thinking, encouraging students to consider the limitations of AI-generated responses and the importance of consulting primary and secondary sources for comprehensive analysis.

Conclusion and Extension Activities (5 minutes):

Summarise the key points discussed during the lesson, emphasizing the value of using Chat Books AI to prompt inquiry and deepen understanding.
Provide additional resources or assignments for students to independently explore the selected literary work, author, or theme.
Encourage students to continue using Chat Books AI to enhance their literary analysis skills and broaden their knowledge of 19th-century English literature.

Assessment:

Informal assessment will be conducted through class discussions, group participation, and reflection activities.
Students can be assigned a short written reflection summarizing their experience and evaluating the usefulness of Chat Books AI as a tool for exploring and analysing 19th-century English literature.