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Lesson 1: Introduction to Bjorn Borg |
Time allocation: 40 minutes Resources needed: Map of Europe, pictures of Bjorn Borg, whiteboard, markers Introduction (10 minutes): Show students a map of Europe and locate Sweden. Introduce Bjorn Borg as a famous figure from Sweden. Show pictures of Bjorn Borg. Development (25 minutes): Discuss Bjorn Borg's early life. When and where he was born, his family background, and his childhood. Use a timeline on the whiteboard to mark these events. Conclusion (5 minutes): Recap key points about Bjorn Borg's early life. Assessment: Ask students to write down three facts they remember about Bjorn Borg's early life. |
Lesson 2: Bjorn Borg's Tennis Career |
Time allocation: 40 minutes Resources needed: Videos of Bjorn Borg playing tennis, whiteboard, markers Introduction (5 minutes): Show a short video of Bjorn Borg playing tennis. Development (30 minutes): Discuss Bjorn Borg's tennis career. Highlight major tournaments he won, his playing style, and his rivalry with John McEnroe. Add these events to the timeline on the whiteboard. Conclusion (5 minutes): Recap key points about Bjorn Borg's tennis career. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture of Bjorn Borg playing tennis and write one sentence about his career. |
Lesson 3: Borg's Impact on Tennis |
Time allocation: 40 minutes Resources needed: Articles about Bjorn Borg, whiteboard, markers, paper Introduction (5 minutes): Discuss how sports figures can influence their sports. Development (30 minutes): Read an article about Bjorn Borg's impact on tennis. Discuss how he changed the game, his influence on future players, and his contributions to popularizing tennis. Write these points on the whiteboard. Conclusion (5 minutes): Recap key points about Borg's impact on tennis. Assessment: Ask students to write a short paragraph about how Bjorn Borg influenced tennis. |
Lesson 4: Connecting Borg to the Students' Lives |
Time allocation: 40 minutes Resources needed: Paper, pencils, markers Introduction (5 minutes): Discuss how individuals can be inspired by famous figures. Development (30 minutes): Ask students to think about how Bjorn Borg's qualities (e.g., determination, sportsmanship) can be applied to their own lives. Have students draw a picture or write a story about how they can be like Bjorn Borg. Conclusion (5 minutes): Share some student drawings/stories with the class. Assessment: Evaluate the students' drawings/stories for understanding of Borg's qualities and their application to their lives. |
Lesson 5: Designing a Timeline of Bjorn Borg's Life |
Time allocation: 40 minutes Resources needed: Large paper, markers, printed pictures of Bjorn Borg Introduction (5 minutes): Review key events in Bjorn Borg's life discussed in previous lessons. Development (30 minutes): Divide students into groups and provide each group with large paper and markers. Have each group create a timeline of Bjorn Borg's life including major events, using the printed pictures and their own drawings. Conclusion (5 minutes): Display the timelines around the classroom and have a brief walk-around to view them. Assessment: Check each group's timeline for accuracy and completeness. |
Lesson 6: Borg's Legacy and Influence |
Time allocation: 40 minutes Resources needed: Articles, videos, whiteboard, markers Introduction (5 minutes): Discuss the concept of a legacy and how someone's influence can continue after they retire. Development (30 minutes): Read an article or watch a video about Bjorn Borg's life after tennis and his ongoing influence in the sport. Discuss how Borg's legacy continues today, including his influence on modern players and contributions to tennis equipment design. Conclusion (5 minutes): Recap key points about Borg's legacy. Assessment: Ask students to write a reflection on how Bjorn Borg's legacy impacts the world of tennis today. |