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. |