Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
1 1 hour Biography of Mel Brooks, map of USA, photos Introduce Mel Brooks and show his picture. Ask if anyone has heard of him and what they know. Read a short biography. Locate where Mel Brooks was born and lived on the map. Discuss what he is famous for. Review key points about Mel Brooks' early life and career. Questionnaire on Mel Brooks' early life and career, including his birthplace and famous works.
2 1 hour Clips from Mel Brooks' movies, projector Discuss what movies are and ask if students know any famous directors or filmmakers. Show short clips from Mel Brooks' movies. Discuss the genres and styles he worked in. Summarize Mel Brooks' contributions to cinema and comedy. Group discussion on the impact of his movies and how they make people feel.
3 1 hour Books or articles about Mel Brooks, chart paper, markers Review previous lessons about Mel Brooks' life and career. Discuss how Mel Brooks' work influenced culture. Create a chart listing his major contributions to entertainment. Summarize the cultural impact of Mel Brooks' work. Create a poster showing Mel Brooks' contributions to culture and society.
4 1 hour Timeline template, pictures, biography Recap the major events in Mel Brooks' life. Guide students in creating a timeline of Mel Brooks' life using the template and pictures. Review the completed timelines as a class. Assess timelines for accuracy and completeness.
5 1 hour Drawing paper, crayons, markers Discuss how Mel Brooks' work might relate to the students' lives. Have students draw a scene from one of Mel Brooks' movies or imagine meeting him. Write a short paragraph about their drawing. Share and discuss the drawings and paragraphs. Evaluate drawings and paragraphs for creativity and understanding of Mel Brooks' work.
6 1 hour Quiz materials, certificates Review all the lessons about Mel Brooks. Conduct a quiz covering Mel Brooks' life, contributions, and impact. Announce quiz winners and distribute certificates. Quiz results and participation in discussion.