The Last Lesson
AProject on the Short Story by
Alphonse Daudet
Name: [Your Name]
Class / Section: [Your Class]
School Name: [Your School]
2.
Index
• 1. Acknowledgement
•2. Certificate
• 3. Objectives
• 4. About the Author
• 5. Introduction
• 6. Action Plan
• 7. Project Report
• 8. Conclusion
• 9. Reflection
3.
Acknowledgement
• I wouldlike to express my sincere gratitude to
my English teacher for guiding me through this
project. I also thank my parents and friends
for their support and encouragement during
the completion of this presentation.
4.
Certificate
• This isto certify that [Your Name] of Class [X]
has successfully completed the project titled
“The Last Lesson” as part of the academic
curriculum for the session 20XX–20XX.
• (Signature & Stamp)
5.
Objectives
• - Tounderstand the key message of The Last
Lesson.
• - To learn about the impact of language and
culture on identity.
• - To explore the historical background of the
story.
• - To reflect on the importance of education
and patriotism.
6.
About the Author
•Alphonse Daudet (1840–1897)
• - French novelist and short story writer.
• - Known for his simple yet emotional
storytelling.
• - “The Last Lesson” is one of his most
celebrated works, highlighting the importance
of language and national pride.
7.
Introduction
• The LastLesson is set during the Franco-
Prussian War.
• It tells the story of Franz, a schoolboy in
Alsace, who comes to school to find out it is
their last French lesson.
• The Prussians have taken over and banned the
teaching of French.
• The teacher, M. Hamel, delivers a powerful
final lesson.
8.
Action Plan
• -Read and analyze the story.
• - Research historical background.
• - Create summaries and note key points.
• - Prepare the PPT with sections: author,
analysis, reflection, etc.
9.
Project Report
• Thestory conveys themes of patriotism,
identity, and loss.
• M. Hamel’s passion for the French language
shows the importance of preserving one’s
culture.
• Franz realizes too late how valuable his
language and education were.
• The community's regret reflects their sudden
awakening.
10.
Conclusion
• The LastLesson is a moving reminder of the
value of language and freedom.
• It teaches us to not take education for
granted.
• It is a call to preserve culture and heritage in
the face of adversity.
11.
Reflection
• I learnedhow important language is in
shaping our identity.
• The emotional impact of the story helped me
appreciate my education more.
• It made me think about the sacrifices of
teachers and the importance of paying
attention to what we learn.
12.
Bibliography
• - NCERTEnglish Textbook
• - Reference Notes from [Your School or
Website]
• - Author Biography: Britannica & Wikipedia
• - Historical Context: History.com
• - Teacher's Lecture Notes