| Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1: Who is Marlee Matlin? | 1 hour | Internet access, projector, printed pictures of Marlee Matlin, chart paper, markers | Introduce Marlee Matlin with a picture and ask if anyone knows who she is. | Show a short video about her life story and discuss where and when she lived and what she is famous for. | Summarize key points and ask students to share one new thing they learned. | Q&A session to check understanding of basic facts about Marlee Matlin. |
| Lesson 2: Marlee Matlin's Contributions | 1 hour | Internet access, projector, printed articles, chart paper, markers | Recap previous lesson and pose the question: "How did Marlee Matlin contribute to society and culture?" | Divide students into groups and give them printed articles to read and discuss her contributions. | Each group presents their findings to the class. | Group presentations and a short quiz on her contributions. |
| Lesson 3: Impact and Influence | 1 hour | Internet access, projector, printed worksheets | Discuss the concept of impact and influence with examples. Recap Marlee Matlin’s contributions. | Show a video on how her work influenced the deaf community and the arts. | Hold a class discussion on the video and how her work has influenced the world. | Students complete a worksheet on the impact of Marlee Matlin’s work. |
| Lesson 4: Connecting to Our Lives | 1 hour | Internet access, projector, paper, markers | Ask students how Marlee Matlin’s life and work might relate to their own lives. | Students create posters showing how her story inspires or relates to them. | Students present their posters to the class. | Students’ posters and presentations. |
| Lesson 5: Designing a Timeline | 1 hour | Chart paper, markers, printed timeline events | Explain what a timeline is and show an example. | Students work in groups to create a timeline of Marlee Matlin’s life using printed events. | Each group presents their timeline and explains the events they included. | Group timelines and presentations. |
| Lesson 6: Review and Reflection | 1 hour | Internet access, projector, paper, markers | Recap all previous lessons and key points about Marlee Matlin. | Students write a short essay on what they learned and how it impacted them. | Students share their essays in small groups. | Students’ essays and participation in sharing. |