Historical figures lesson plan

Historical Figures

Presentation

Historical Figures Quiz

• How many did you guess?
• Which one is your favourite?
• Who would you like to meet? Why?

VOCABULARY

Exercise 1: Match the vocabulary words with their definitions.

a. The effect or influence of one person, thing, or action, on another.b. The quality of being worthy of attention; importance. c. Something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, or great courage. d. The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something. e. A new method, idea, product, etc. f. Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change. g. Something handed down from an ancestor or predecessor; the impact or influence left behind by a person. h. The act of giving or doing something, especially to a common fund or enterprise.

• Legacy

• Contribution

• Impact

• Significance

• Achievement

• Influence

• Innovation

• Revolutionary

Legacy - Something handed down from an ancestor or predecessor; the impact or influence left behind by a person. Contribution - The act of giving or doing something, especially to a common fund or enterprise. Impact - The effect or influence of one person, thing, or action, on another. Significance - The quality of being worthy of attention; importance. Achievement - Something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, or great courage. Influence - The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something. Innovation - A new method, idea, product, etc. Revolutionary - Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Exercise 2: Sentence CompletionComplete the following sentences using the appropriate vocabulary word:

The ___________ of Martin Luther King Jr. on civil rights movements is immeasurable. Marie Curie's _______________ to the field of science led to groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity. The ____________ of the invention of the internet has transformed the way we communicate. Leonardo da Vinci's ______________ as an artist and inventor continues to inspire creativity. Mahatma Gandhi's ________________ extended beyond his lifetime, shaping the principles of nonviolent protest.

The impact of Martin Luther King Jr. on civil rights movements is immeasurable. Marie Curie's contribution to the field of science led to groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity. The innovation of the invention of the internet has transformed the way we communicate. Leonardo da Vinci's legacy as an artist and inventor continues to inspire creativity. Mahatma Gandhi's influence extended beyond his lifetime, shaping the principles of nonviolent protest.

Biography Analysis (20 minutes):

• Divide the class into small groups.
• Distribute handouts with biographies of different historical figures.
• In their groups, students read and discuss the biographies, highlighting key contributions and impact of the figures.

Class Discussion (15 minutes)

• Each group presents the historical figure they studied.
• Facilitate a class discussion on the significance of the figures and their impact on history.

Agreeing and Disagreeing

• I’m afraid I have to disagree!
• I don't agree!
• I totally disagree!
• Absolutely not!
• That’s not right/true!
• I’m not (quite) sure about that.
• Neither do/am/can (etc.) I

Disagreeing

Partly agreeing

Agreeing

• That’s right/true!
• Of course / Sure
• Absolutely! / Exactly!
• Me too!
• Yes, I agree! / I totally agree!
• I couldn’t agree more!
• I see exactly what you mean!
• You're right.
• That's a good point.
• So do/am/can (etc.) I

• I agree up to a point, but ...
• I see your point, but ...
• I see what you mean, but...
• That’s partly/quite true, but ...
• I'm not so sure about that.
• Perhaps, but don't you think...

Creative Activity (15 minutes):

Ask students to choose a historical figure and create a short skit or role-play depicting a significant event or achievement related to that figure.

Extra activity/Homework

Research and write a short essay on a historical figure of their choice, focusing on their impact on history.

Thank you!