| **Lesson 1: Introduction to Rigoberta Menchú** | | --- | --- | | **Time Allocation:** 45 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Pictures of Rigoberta Menchú, World map, Whiteboard and markers | | **Introduction:** Begin by showing pictures of Rigoberta Menchú and ask students if they know who she is. Explain that she is an inspirational woman from Guatemala. | | **Development:** Discuss where and when Rigoberta Menchú lived, and what she is famous for. Show her home country on the world map. | | **Conclusion:** Summarize key points about Rigoberta Menchú and encourage students to think about why she is considered inspirational. | | **Assessment:** Ask students to draw a picture of Rigoberta Menchú and write one fact they learned about her. | | **Lesson 2: Contributions of Rigoberta Menchú** | | --- | --- | | **Time Allocation:** 50 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Story of Rigoberta Menchú, Art supplies | | **Introduction:** Read a short story about Rigoberta Menchú's contributions to society and culture. | | **Development:** Discuss how her work impacted her time and how it has influenced the world. Encourage students to share their thoughts. | | **Conclusion:** Have students create a piece of artwork inspired by Rigoberta Menchú and explain how it represents her contributions. | | **Assessment:** Observe students' participation in the discussion and creativity in their artwork. | | **Lesson 3: Connecting Rigoberta Menchú to Our Lives** | | --- | --- | | **Time Allocation:** 40 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Paper, Markers | | **Introduction:** Ask students to think about how Rigoberta Menchú's experiences relate to their own lives. | | **Development:** Have a class discussion on similarities and differences between Rigoberta Menchú's life and the students' lives. | | **Conclusion:** Encourage students to reflect on what they can learn from Rigoberta Menchú's story and how they can apply it to their own lives. | | **Assessment:** Ask students to write a short paragraph about one way they can be inspired by Rigoberta Menchú in their daily lives. | | **Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Rigoberta Menchú's Life** | | --- | --- | | **Time Allocation:** 60 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Timeline template, Pictures of Rigoberta Menchú at different ages | | **Introduction:** Explain the concept of a timeline and show examples. Introduce key events in Rigoberta Menchú's life. | | **Development:** Guide students in creating a timeline of Rigoberta Menchú's life using the template and pictures provided. | | **Conclusion:** Have students present their timelines to the class and explain the significance of each event. | | **Assessment:** Evaluate students' timelines for accuracy and organization of events. | | **Lesson 5: Rigoberta Menchú's Legacy** | | --- | --- | | **Time Allocation:** 45 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Quotes from Rigoberta Menchú, Paper, Pens | | **Introduction:** Share quotes from Rigoberta Menchú and discuss their meanings with the class. | | **Development:** Have students write their own quotes inspired by Rigoberta Menchú's legacy and share them with the class. | | **Conclusion:** Discuss how Rigoberta Menchú's legacy can continue to inspire future generations. | | **Assessment:** Assess students' understanding of Rigoberta Menchú's legacy through their written quotes and participation in the discussion. | | **Lesson 6: Reflecting on Rigoberta Menchú's Impact** | | --- | --- | | **Time Allocation:** 50 minutes | | **Resources Needed:** Reflection worksheets, Colored pencils | | **Introduction:** Provide reflection worksheets for students to think about Rigoberta Menchú's impact on the world. | | **Development:** Allow students time to fill out the worksheets and express their thoughts through drawing or writing. | | **Conclusion:** Have students share their reflections with a partner or the class, highlighting the key points they found most impactful. | | **Assessment:** Review students' completed worksheets for thoughtful reflections on Rigoberta Menchú's impact and their personal connections to her story. |