Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
Lesson 1: Who is John Cleese?	60 minutes	Pictures of John Cleese, video clips, chart paper, markers	Introduce John Cleese with pictures and a brief video clip. Ask if any students recognize him.	Discuss his birthplace, birthdate, and what he is famous for, including Monty Python and Fawlty Towers. Write key points on chart paper.	Review key facts. Have students say one fact they remember about John Cleese.	Students will write three facts they learned about John Cleese on a sticky note and place it on the chart paper.
Lesson 2: Contributions to Society and Culture	60 minutes	Video clips, internet access, worksheets	Show a short clip from Monty Python or Fawlty Towers. Ask students what they think about the clip.	Discuss how John Cleese has contributed to comedy and entertainment. Explore his impact on TV and films. Have students work in pairs to find one more contribution.	Each pair shares one contribution they found. Summarize the impact of John Cleese on culture.	Students complete a worksheet listing three contributions of John Cleese to society and explaining one in detail.
Lesson 3: Connecting John Cleese to Our Lives	60 minutes	Video clips, drawing materials	Discuss how humor plays a role in our lives. Show a clip of John Cleese and ask how it makes them feel.	Have students draw a picture of a funny moment in their lives and write a short description. Relate this to how John Cleese uses humor to connect with people.	Share drawings and descriptions with the class. Discuss how humor is important in our lives, just like in John Cleese's work.	Assess students' drawings and descriptions for understanding of humor and connection to John Cleese's work.
Lesson 4: Timeline of John Cleese's Life	60 minutes	Timeline templates, research materials, internet access	Explain what a timeline is and show an example. Discuss why timelines are useful.	Provide key dates and events from John Cleese's life. Students use templates to create their own timelines, adding pictures and descriptions.	Display timelines around the classroom. Discuss major events in John Cleese's life.	Evaluate timelines for accuracy and creativity.
Lesson 5: John Cleese's Influence on Modern Media	60 minutes	Video clips, articles, discussion questions	Show a recent clip of a comedy show influenced by John Cleese. Discuss initial thoughts.	Read an article about John Cleese's influence on modern media. Discuss in groups how his style can be seen today.	Groups share their discussions with the class. Summarize the key points of John Cleese's influence on modern media.	Students write a short paragraph on how John Cleese has influenced a modern comedian or show they enjoy.
Lesson 6: Reflection and Creative Project	60 minutes	Art supplies, presentation materials	Review what has been learned about John Cleese in previous lessons. Ask students to think about their favorite part.	Students create a poster or a short presentation on John Cleese, highlighting his life, contributions, and influence.	Students present their projects to the class. Discuss the different aspects of John Cleese's life and work.	Assess presentations for understanding and creativity. Provide feedback on their work.