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. |