Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1: Introduction to Diane Sawyer |
45 minutes |
Computer, projector, images of Diane Sawyer, whiteboard, markers |
Introduce Diane Sawyer by showing pictures and giving a brief overview of her life and career. |
Discuss where and when Diane Sawyer was born, her early life, and her significant accomplishments in journalism. |
Summarize the main points and encourage students to ask questions about Diane Sawyer. |
Question and answer session to gauge understanding of Diane Sawyer’s background. |
Lesson 2: Diane Sawyer’s Contributions to Society |
45 minutes |
Articles, video clips of Diane Sawyer’s interviews, projector |
Begin with a brief recap of the previous lesson. |
Show clips of Diane Sawyer’s famous interviews and discuss her contributions to journalism and society. |
Encourage students to share their thoughts on how her work has impacted society and culture. |
Students write a short paragraph on Diane Sawyer’s contributions and their impact. |
Lesson 3: Diane Sawyer’s Impact on Society |
45 minutes |
Posters, markers, video clips, projector |
Recap Diane Sawyer’s contributions from the previous lesson. |
Discuss the broader impact of her work on society, culture, and journalism. |
Group activity: Students create posters illustrating Diane Sawyer’s impact on society. |
Students present their posters to the class. |
Lesson 4: Connecting Diane Sawyer to Our Lives |
45 minutes |
Notebooks, pens, video clips of Diane Sawyer’s interviews, projector |
Recap Diane Sawyer’s life and contributions. |
Discuss how journalism affects our lives and how Diane Sawyer’s work is relevant today. |
Students write a journal entry on how Diane Sawyer’s work has influenced their understanding of current events. |
Share journal entries in small groups and discuss. |
Lesson 5: Creating a Timeline of Diane Sawyer’s Life |
45 minutes |
Timeline templates, markers, images of Diane Sawyer, glue, scissors |
Introduce the concept of a timeline and its importance in understanding historical figures. |
Provide students with key dates and events in Diane Sawyer’s life. Guide them in creating a timeline using the provided templates. |
Display timelines around the classroom for everyone to see. |
Assess timelines for accuracy and completeness. |
Lesson 6: Reflection and Presentation |
45 minutes |
Completed timelines, journals, posters |
Recap all the lessons and discuss the overall significance of Diane Sawyer. |
Students prepare a short presentation on what they have learned about Diane Sawyer. |
Students present their timelines, posters, and journal entries to the class. |
Peer and teacher feedback on presentations and understanding of Diane Sawyer’s life and contributions. |