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. |