Lesson 1: Introduction to Samuel Beckett

Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of Samuel Beckett, books about his life Introduction: Show pictures of Samuel Beckett and ask students if they know who he is. Development: Discuss where and when Samuel Beckett lived, and what he is famous for. Conclusion: Summarize key points learned about Samuel Beckett. Assessment: Ask students to write one interesting fact they learned about Samuel Beckett.

Lesson 2: Contributions of Samuel Beckett

Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Videos of Beckett's work, articles about his impact Introduction: Watch a short video about Samuel Beckett's contributions to society and culture. Development: Discuss how Beckett's work has influenced the world and the impact he had on his time. Conclusion: Have students share their thoughts on Beckett's contributions. Assessment: Ask students to write a paragraph about how Samuel Beckett's work has influenced society.

Lesson 3: Connecting Samuel Beckett to Your Life
Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Paper, markers, crayons Introduction: Ask students to think about how Samuel Beckett's work relates to their own lives. Development: Have students draw a picture or write a short story inspired by Beckett's themes. Conclusion: Share and discuss students' creations. Assessment: Evaluate students based on creativity and connection to Beckett's work.

Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Samuel Beckett's Life

Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Large paper, markers, pictures of Beckett's life events Introduction: Explain the concept of a timeline and its importance in understanding historical figures. Development: Have students work in groups to create a timeline of Samuel Beckett's life events. Conclusion: Present and discuss each group's timeline. Assessment: Evaluate the accuracy and creativity of the timelines created by students.

Lesson 5: Samuel Beckett's Impact on Literature

Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Excerpts from Beckett's works, discussion questions Introduction: Read an excerpt from one of Beckett's famous works. Development: Discuss the themes and style of Beckett's writing and its impact on literature. Conclusion: Reflect on how Beckett's work has influenced modern literature. Assessment: Ask students to write a short paragraph on their favorite aspect of Beckett's writing.

Lesson 6: Acting Out Beckett's Plays

Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Scripts of Beckett's plays, props, costumes Introduction: Introduce students to the style of Beckett's plays and the concept of absurdism. Development: Divide students into groups and assign them a short scene from one of Beckett's plays to act out. Conclusion: Watch and discuss each group's performance, highlighting the themes and messages in the scene. Assessment: Evaluate students based on their understanding of the scene and ability to convey its meaning through acting.