Lesson 1: Introduction to Philomena Lee | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | |-----------------|-------------------|--------------|-------------|------------|------------| | 45 minutes | Picture of Philomena Lee, whiteboard, markers | Introduce Philomena Lee to the class and explain the objectives of the lesson | Discuss Philomena Lee's background, when and where she lived, and what she is famous for | Reflect on what they have learned about Philomena Lee | Have students draw a picture of Philomena Lee and write a few sentences about her | Lesson 2: Contributions of Philomena Lee | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | |-----------------|-------------------|--------------|-------------|------------|------------| | 60 minutes | Video clips about Philomena Lee, art supplies | Show video clips about Philomena Lee and discuss her contributions to society and culture | Have a class discussion on the impact Philomena Lee had on her time and how her work has influenced the world | Reflect on the importance of Philomena Lee's contributions | Ask students to create a poster highlighting Philomena Lee's contributions | Lesson 3: Connecting Philomena Lee to Your Life | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | |-----------------|-------------------|--------------|-------------|------------|------------| | 45 minutes | Photos of Philomena Lee's era, personal journals | Show photos of Philomena Lee's era and discuss how it relates to the children's lives | Have students write a journal entry imagining they are living during Philomena Lee's time | Share journal entries with the class and discuss similarities and differences | Assess students' journal entries for understanding of the connection | Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Philomena Lee's Life | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | |-----------------|-------------------|--------------|-------------|------------|------------| | 60 minutes | Construction paper, markers, pictures of Philomena Lee | Introduce the concept of a timeline and explain its importance | Have students work in groups to create a timeline of Philomena Lee's life using provided resources | Present timelines to the class and discuss key events in Philomena Lee's life | Assess students' timelines for accuracy and creativity | Lesson 5: Exploring Philomena Lee's Impact | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | |-----------------|-------------------|--------------|-------------|------------|------------| | 45 minutes | Articles about Philomena Lee, discussion questions | Provide articles about Philomena Lee's impact and lead a discussion on its significance | Have students work in pairs to discuss and answer questions about Philomena Lee's influence | Reflect on the importance of acknowledging inspirational figures like Philomena Lee | Assess students' participation in the discussion and quality of their responses | Lesson 6: Creative Project Inspired by Philomena Lee | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment | |-----------------|-------------------|--------------|-------------|------------|------------| | 60 minutes | Art supplies, craft materials | Introduce a creative project inspired by Philomena Lee, such as creating a piece of art or a poem | Allow students to work independently on their projects, encouraging them to express their thoughts and feelings about Philomena Lee | Have students present their projects to the class and explain their inspiration | Assess students' projects based on creativity and connection to Philomena Lee's story |