The document summarizes a classroom lesson on a short story by Vaikom Muhammad Bashir. The teacher began the class by introducing Bashir and his writing style. She generated interest by announcing they would read "The Snake and the Mirror". The teacher then read the story aloud, asked comprehension questions, and had students read silently. Difficult words were defined and the chapter was concluded with an assignment imagining life as the character. The reflection praised the teacher's energy, confidence and ability to engage students, though noted managing high school students can be more challenging than the idealized lesson.