Lesson Title Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1: Who is Mr. T? 40 minutes Images of Mr. T, Internet access, Whiteboard, Markers Introduce Mr. T by showing images and asking students if they recognize him. Briefly explain who he is and mention they will learn more about him. Show a short video clip about Mr. T's life. Discuss his early life, where and when he lived, and what he is famous for. Recap key points of Mr. T's early life and why he is famous. Ask students to share one new fact they learned. Oral questioning and observation of student participation during discussions.
Lesson 2: Mr. T's Contributions to Society 45 minutes Internet access, Whiteboard, Markers, Chart paper Revisit key facts about Mr. T from the previous lesson. Introduce the idea of contributions to society. Divide students into groups and assign each group a different aspect of Mr. T's contributions (e.g., acting, charity work, public speaking). Have them research and present their findings. Groups present their findings. Discuss the impact Mr. T had on society and culture. Group presentations and peer feedback.
Lesson 3: Mr. T's Impact 50 minutes Internet access, Whiteboard, Markers, Projector Discuss what it means to have an impact on society. Ask students to think about how Mr. T's work might have influenced others. Show a documentary or series of clips demonstrating Mr. T’s influence in various fields. Facilitate a class discussion on the impact of his work. Summarize the discussion by highlighting key points on how Mr. T influenced his time and continues to influence us today. Participation in discussion and ability to articulate Mr. T's impact.
Lesson 4: Connecting Mr. T to Our Lives 40 minutes Whiteboard, Markers, Paper, Pencils Ask students to think about ways they may have seen or heard about Mr. T in their own lives. Have students draw or write about a time they encountered Mr. T’s work (e.g., in a TV show, a motivational speech). Share and discuss as a class. Discuss how Mr. T's messages and work relate to the students' own lives. Highlight themes of perseverance, kindness, and strength. Student drawings or writings and class contributions.
Lesson 5: Creating a Timeline of Mr. T’s Life 60 minutes Large paper, Markers, Printed images, Glue Review important events in Mr. T's life. Explain what a timeline is and how it can help us understand the sequence of events. Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with a set of events and images related to Mr. T's life. Have them create a timeline on large paper. Groups present their timelines to the class. Display the timelines in the classroom. Completed timelines and group presentations.
Lesson 6: Reflecting on Mr. T’s Legacy 45 minutes Whiteboard, Markers, Reflection sheets Discuss what the term "legacy" means. Ask students to think about the legacy Mr. T has left behind. Students complete a reflection sheet about what they have learned from Mr. T and how his legacy inspires them. Share reflections with the class. Summarize the lessons learned about Mr. T's life, contributions, and legacy. Encourage students to think about the kind of legacy they want to leave. Completed reflection sheets and participation in sharing reflections.