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.