Lesson	Details
Lesson 1: Introduction to Maggie Smith	Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Photos of Maggie Smith, short biography handouts, globe/map Introduction: (10 minutes) Start with a discussion asking if anyone knows who Maggie Smith is. Show photos of her and locate where she is from on a map. Development: (25 minutes) Read the short biography handouts together. Discuss where and when she lived and what she is famous for. Highlight her major acting roles. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Summarize the discussion and ask students to share one interesting fact they learned. Assessment: (5 minutes) Quick quiz: "Where is Maggie Smith from?", "What is she famous for?" Objectives: 1
Lesson 2: Maggie Smith's Contributions	Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Clips from Maggie Smith's movies, projector, discussion charts Introduction: (10 minutes) Review what was learned in the previous lesson. Show a short clip from one of Maggie Smith's famous movies. Development: (25 minutes) Discuss how her roles have contributed to society and culture. Talk about the impact of her movies and theatre work. Use discussion charts to map her influence on the arts. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Recap the main points and ask students how they think Maggie Smith's work has influenced the world. Assessment: (5 minutes) Group discussion: "What was Maggie Smith's most important contribution?" Objectives: 2
Lesson 3: Learning from Maggie Smith	Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Reflection journals, pens, photos of Maggie Smith's different roles Introduction: (10 minutes) Review Maggie Smith's contributions from the previous lesson. Show more photos of her in different roles. Development: (25 minutes) Ask students to write in their journals about how Maggie Smith's work might relate to their lives. Share some examples as a class. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Summarize the reflections and discuss any common themes. Assessment: (5 minutes) Read and discuss a few journal entries (with student permission). Objectives: 3
Lesson 4: Creating a Timeline	Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Large paper, markers, timeline events handouts Introduction: (10 minutes) Introduce the concept of a timeline and show an example. Development: (25 minutes) Provide students with handouts detailing key events in Maggie Smith's life. In groups, have students create a timeline on large paper, adding pictures and dates. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Display the timelines around the room and do a quick gallery walk. Assessment: (5 minutes) Have each group present their timeline and explain the key events. Objectives: 4
Lesson 5: Role-Playing Maggie Smith	Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Costume pieces, scripts from Maggie Smith's famous roles Introduction: (10 minutes) Show clips of Maggie Smith's famous roles. Discuss her acting style. Development: (25 minutes) Divide students into small groups and give them scripts to act out short scenes from Maggie Smith's movies. Provide costume pieces for fun. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Groups perform their scenes for the class. Assessment: (5 minutes) Peer feedback on the performances. Objectives: 3, 2
Lesson 6: Reflecting on Maggie Smith's Legacy	Time allocation: 45 minutes Resources needed: Reflection sheets, class timeline from Lesson 4 Introduction: (10 minutes) Review the class timeline and the key events in Maggie Smith's life. Development: (25 minutes) Have students fill out reflection sheets about what they have learned over the past lessons. Discuss how Maggie Smith's legacy might continue to influence future generations. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Share reflections and discuss as a class. Assessment: (5 minutes) Collect reflection sheets and review for understanding. Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4