Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1: Who is William H. Macy? 40 minutes Whiteboard, markers, photos of William H. Macy, internet access Introduce William H. Macy to the class, showing photos and asking if anyone recognizes him. Discuss basic facts about William H. Macy: Where he lived, when he was born, and what he is famous for. Show short video clips of his performances. Summarize key points and ask students to list three things they learned about William H. Macy. Students write down three facts about William H. Macy and share them with a partner.
Lesson 2: Contributions to Society and Culture 45 minutes Whiteboard, markers, internet access, printed articles about William H. Macy Recap previous lesson, asking students to recall what they learned about William H. Macy. Explore Macy's contributions to society and culture through his work in film and television. Discuss the impact of some of his most well-known roles. Summarize the ways William H. Macy has contributed to culture and society. Students create a poster highlighting one of Macy's contributions to society.
Lesson 3: Impact on the World 40 minutes Whiteboard, markers, internet access, projector Brief review of Macy's contributions to society and culture from the previous lesson. Discuss how William H. Macy's work has influenced the world of acting and entertainment. Show clips of interviews where other actors mention him. Summarize the impact Macy has had on the world and ask students to think of other influential figures. Students write a short paragraph on how Macy's work has influenced the world.
Lesson 4: Connecting Macy to Our Lives 50 minutes Whiteboard, markers, internet access, notebooks Discuss how famous figures can influence our lives and ask if any students have seen Macy’s work. Have students think about how Macy's work might connect to their own lives. Discuss themes in his movies that relate to real-life situations. Summarize how William H. Macy's work can be relevant to the students' own experiences. Students write a personal reflection on how they relate to a character played by Macy.
Lesson 5: Creating a Timeline 60 minutes Whiteboard, markers, large paper, markers, internet access Review key events in William H. Macy's life discussed in previous lessons. Guide students in creating a timeline of Macy's life, including important personal and professional milestones. Display the completed timelines around the classroom. Assess students’ timelines for accuracy and completeness.
Lesson 6: Presenting William H. Macy 50 minutes Whiteboard, markers, students' timelines, internet access Explain that today students will present what they have learned about William H. Macy. Students present their posters, timelines, and reflections to the class. Discuss and provide feedback. Summarize the key learnings from all the presentations. Evaluate students based on their presentations and understanding of Macy’s life and contributions.