SDENG3J
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: JULY 2025
,SDENG3J Assignment 2 – OPTION B: PROSE & DRAMA
Selected Text: "The Hunter" by Olive Schreiner
Theme: Symbolism
QUESTION 1: LESSON ACCOUNT – SYMBOLISM IN "The Hunter"
Grade: 11
Topic: Symbolism in Prose – Olive Schreiner’s “The Hunter”
Activity 1: Pre-Teaching Activity – Listening & Schema Activation
Grade’s Composition: Grade 11 (34 learners; diverse linguistic backgrounds)
Duration: 15 minutes
Two Lesson Outcomes (SMART):
1. Learners will be able to define symbolism and identify one symbolic
element from a known story.
2. Learners will activate background knowledge on journeys and personal
growth using class discussion and a short listening activity.
Description of the Activity:
The lesson begins with a 2-minute audio of a parable (e.g., “The Boy Who Cried
Wolf”). Learners are asked: “What was the lesson behind the story?” This leads
into a brief discussion on the difference between literal and symbolic meaning.
Learners brainstorm symbols in common fairy tales (e.g., red apples, paths,
wolves). This builds a conceptual foundation for symbolic analysis of “The
Hunter.”
This activity connects well because Schreiner’s story is a philosophical allegory
that relies heavily on symbolism.
, Assessment Strategy:
Teacher assesses oral responses using a checklist: participation, correct
definition of symbolism, and identification of symbolic elements.
Activity 2: Pre-Teaching Activity – Speaking
Grade’s Composition: Grade 11
Duration: 20 minutes
Two Lesson Outcomes (SMART):
1. Learners will work in pairs to discuss personal growth through challenges.
2. Learners will orally relate real-life events to symbolic interpretation.
Description of the Activity:
In pairs, learners share a personal or fictional story where a struggle led to
learning (e.g., failing a test but becoming more disciplined). Then they explain
what the "symbol" of their struggle could be. For example: “My exam failure was
my ‘storm’ before success.” A few learners share with the class.
This activity helps learners connect symbolism with lived experience, making it
easier to understand the symbolic journey in the prose text.
Assessment Strategy:
Informal oral peer feedback and a quick teacher observation note on how well
learners link events to symbolic meanings.
Activity 3: While-Teaching Activity – Reading and Interpretation
Grade’s Composition: Grade 11
Duration: 25 minutes
Two Lesson Outcomes (SMART):
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: JULY 2025
,SDENG3J Assignment 2 – OPTION B: PROSE & DRAMA
Selected Text: "The Hunter" by Olive Schreiner
Theme: Symbolism
QUESTION 1: LESSON ACCOUNT – SYMBOLISM IN "The Hunter"
Grade: 11
Topic: Symbolism in Prose – Olive Schreiner’s “The Hunter”
Activity 1: Pre-Teaching Activity – Listening & Schema Activation
Grade’s Composition: Grade 11 (34 learners; diverse linguistic backgrounds)
Duration: 15 minutes
Two Lesson Outcomes (SMART):
1. Learners will be able to define symbolism and identify one symbolic
element from a known story.
2. Learners will activate background knowledge on journeys and personal
growth using class discussion and a short listening activity.
Description of the Activity:
The lesson begins with a 2-minute audio of a parable (e.g., “The Boy Who Cried
Wolf”). Learners are asked: “What was the lesson behind the story?” This leads
into a brief discussion on the difference between literal and symbolic meaning.
Learners brainstorm symbols in common fairy tales (e.g., red apples, paths,
wolves). This builds a conceptual foundation for symbolic analysis of “The
Hunter.”
This activity connects well because Schreiner’s story is a philosophical allegory
that relies heavily on symbolism.
, Assessment Strategy:
Teacher assesses oral responses using a checklist: participation, correct
definition of symbolism, and identification of symbolic elements.
Activity 2: Pre-Teaching Activity – Speaking
Grade’s Composition: Grade 11
Duration: 20 minutes
Two Lesson Outcomes (SMART):
1. Learners will work in pairs to discuss personal growth through challenges.
2. Learners will orally relate real-life events to symbolic interpretation.
Description of the Activity:
In pairs, learners share a personal or fictional story where a struggle led to
learning (e.g., failing a test but becoming more disciplined). Then they explain
what the "symbol" of their struggle could be. For example: “My exam failure was
my ‘storm’ before success.” A few learners share with the class.
This activity helps learners connect symbolism with lived experience, making it
easier to understand the symbolic journey in the prose text.
Assessment Strategy:
Informal oral peer feedback and a quick teacher observation note on how well
learners link events to symbolic meanings.
Activity 3: While-Teaching Activity – Reading and Interpretation
Grade’s Composition: Grade 11
Duration: 25 minutes
Two Lesson Outcomes (SMART):
