Create a lesson plan for teaching the works of S. Y. Agnon.

Title : Ex pl oring the Works of S . Y . Ag non : A Less on Plan for High School Stud ents \n Object ive : To introduce high school students to the works of S . Y . Ag non , an Isra eli author , and to explore the them es , mot ifs , and literary devices used in his works . \n Material s : \n \n * Cop ies of Ag non ' s works ( short stories , nov els , or ex cer pts ) \n * White board and markers \n * Hand outs with gu iding questions \n * Access to the internet for research purposes \n \n L ess on Plan : \n \n Introduction ( 1 0 minutes ): \n \n * Int rodu ce the author S . Y . Ag non and his significance in Isra eli literature . \n * Prov ide a brief over view of Ag non ' s life and career . \n * Ask students if they have heard of Ag non or have read any of his works before . \n \n Activity 1 : Reading and Disc uss ion ( 4 0 minutes ): \n \n * Cho ose a short story or ex cer pt from Ag non ' s works and read it al oud to the class . \n * Ask students to follow along and take notes on any them es , mot ifs , or literary devices they notice . \n * Le ad a class discussion on the following questions : \n + What is the main conflict or problem in the story ? \n + How does Ag non use language and imag ery to convey the m ood and atmosphere of the story ? \n + What do you think Ag non is trying to say or convey through this story ? \n \n Activity 2 : Anal yz ing Th emes ( 3 0 minutes ): \n \n * Cho ose a few of Ag non ' s works that deal with similar them es ( e . g ., identity , community , religion , etc .). \n * Ask students to analyze the them es in each work and identify any similar ities or differences . \n * Le ad a class discussion on the following questions : \n + How do Ag non ' s works reflect the cultural and historical context of Israel ? \n + How do the them es in Ag non ' s works relate to contemporary issues or concerns ? \n \n Activity 3 : Creative Writing ( 3 0 minutes ): \n \n * Ask students to choose one of Ag non ' s works and write a cre ative response to it ( e . g ., a short story , poem , or personal reflection ). \n * Enc ou rage students to use literary devices and techniques they observed in Ag non ' s work . \n * Allow time for students to share their cre ative responses with the class . \n \n Con clusion ( 1 0 minutes ): \n \n * Sum mar ize the main points of the less on and ask students to reflect on what they learned . \n * Ask students if they have a better understanding of Ag non ' s works and their significance in Isra eli literature . \n * Prov ide opportun ities for students to ask questions or share their thoughts on the less on . \n \n Ass ess ment : \n \n * Part icip ation in class discuss ions and activities ( 4 0 %) \n * Cre ativity and thought ful ness in cre ative writing response ( 3 0 %) \n * Under standing of Ag non ' s works and them es ( 3 0 %) \n \n Extension : \n \n * Enc ou rage students to read more of Ag non ' s works or other Isra eli authors . \n * Ask students to research the historical and cultural context of Ag non ' s works . \n * Inv ite a guest speaker or Isra eli literature expert to discuss Ag non ' s works and their significance . \n \n Note : Depending on the class time and duration , you may need to adjust the time allocated to each activity . Also , be flexible and open to adjust ing the less on plan based on the students ' needs and interests . </s>