Lesson 1 |
Introduction to Elizabeth Taylor |
Time Allocation |
45 minutes |
Resources Needed |
Images of Elizabeth Taylor, Map of the world, Timeline template, Markers, Chart paper |
Introduction |
Begin with a discussion about celebrities and famous people. Show images of Elizabeth Taylor and ask if anyone recognizes her. |
Development |
Introduce Elizabeth Taylor, her birthplace, and the era she lived in. Use the map to locate her birthplace. Discuss her early life and introduce the concept of a timeline. |
Conclusion |
Summarize the key points about Elizabeth Taylor's early life and her place in history. |
Assessment |
Ask students to name the place and era Elizabeth Taylor was born in and one fact about her early life. |
Lesson 2 |
Elizabeth Taylor's Career Highlights |
Time Allocation |
45 minutes |
Resources Needed |
Video clips of Elizabeth Taylor’s movies, Posters, Chart paper, Markers |
Introduction |
Review previous lesson about Elizabeth Taylor’s early life. Introduce the concept of a career and ask students what they know about acting. |
Development |
Show video clips from some of Elizabeth Taylor’s famous movies. Discuss the roles she played and her contributions to the film industry. |
Conclusion |
Have students share which movie clip they found most interesting and why. |
Assessment |
Students will draw a poster of Elizabeth Taylor in one of her famous roles and write a sentence about it. |
Lesson 3 |
Elizabeth Taylor’s Contributions to Society |
Time Allocation |
45 minutes |
Resources Needed |
Articles on Elizabeth Taylor’s charity work, Chart paper, Markers |
Introduction |
Review previous lessons about Elizabeth Taylor’s early life and career. Introduce the idea that famous people can also make significant contributions to society. |
Development |
Read articles about Elizabeth Taylor’s charity work, particularly her efforts in AIDS research and advocacy. Discuss how her contributions have impacted society. |
Conclusion |
Have students share their thoughts on how Elizabeth Taylor's charity work has made a difference in the world. |
Assessment |
Students will write a short paragraph about one of Elizabeth Taylor’s contributions to society. |
Lesson 4 |
Connecting Elizabeth Taylor to Our Lives |
Time Allocation |
45 minutes |
Resources Needed |
Chart paper, Markers, Personal reflection worksheets |
Introduction |
Review previous lessons about Elizabeth Taylor. Discuss how famous people can inspire and connect to our own lives. |
Development |
Have students think about how Elizabeth Taylor’s work and life might connect to their own lives. Discuss in pairs and then share with the class. |
Conclusion |
Summarize the different ways students found connections between Elizabeth Taylor and themselves. |
Assessment |
Students will complete a personal reflection worksheet on how Elizabeth Taylor inspires them. |
Lesson 5 |
Creating a Timeline of Elizabeth Taylor’s Life |
Time Allocation |
45 minutes |
Resources Needed |
Timeline template, Images, Markers, Chart paper |
Introduction |
Review key events from Elizabeth Taylor’s life covered in previous lessons. Introduce the concept of a timeline as a way to visualize important events. |
Development |
Provide students with a timeline template. Guide them through filling in key events from Elizabeth Taylor’s life, using images and markers. |
Conclusion |
Display the completed timelines around the classroom. Discuss any patterns or interesting observations. |
Assessment |
Students will present their timelines to the class, highlighting key events. |
Lesson 6 |
Review and Celebrate Elizabeth Taylor |
Time Allocation |
45 minutes |
Resources Needed |
Quiz sheets, Certificates of completion, Markers |
Introduction |
Review all the lessons and key points about Elizabeth Taylor. Explain that today’s lesson will include a fun quiz and celebration of their learning. |
Development |
Conduct a quiz covering all the key points learned about Elizabeth Taylor. Allow students to work in teams to encourage collaboration. |
Conclusion |
Hand out certificates of completion to each student. Celebrate their hard work and learning with a small class party. |
Assessment |
Students’ performance in the quiz and their participation in the review will serve as the assessment for this lesson. |