Lesson 1: Introduction to Toni Morrison

Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of Toni Morrison, books by Toni Morrison Introduction: Begin by showing pictures of Toni Morrison and asking students if they know who she is. Explain that she was an inspirational woman and author. Development: Discuss where and when Toni Morrison lived, and what she was famous for. Read a short excerpt from one of her books. Conclusion: Summarize the key points about Toni Morrison's life and achievements. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture of Toni Morrison and write one fact they learned about her.

Lesson 2: Contributions of Toni Morrison

Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Videos about Toni Morrison's impact, articles about her work Introduction: Watch a video about Toni Morrison's contributions to society and culture. Development: Have a group discussion on the impact Toni Morrison had on her time and how her work has influenced the world. Conclusion: Reflect on the importance of Toni Morrison's work and discuss how it relates to the students' own lives. Assessment: Ask students to write a short paragraph about why they think Toni Morrison was an inspirational woman.

Lesson 3: Connecting Toni Morrison to Your Life

Time Allocation: 55 minutes Resources Needed: Journals, pencils Introduction: Have students brainstorm ways in which they can connect to Toni Morrison's work. Development: Encourage students to write a short story inspired by Toni Morrison's writing style. Conclusion: Share some of the stories written by students and discuss how they relate to Toni Morrison's work. Assessment: Assess students' stories based on creativity and connection to Toni Morrison's style.

Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Toni Morrison's Life

Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Paper, markers, timeline template Introduction: Explain the concept of a timeline and show examples. Development: Have students research and create a timeline of Toni Morrison's life, including key events. Conclusion: Students present their timelines to the class and discuss the significance of each event. Assessment: Evaluate students' timelines based on accuracy and understanding of key events in Toni Morrison's life.