Kicking Goals in Literacy: Exploring the Impact of Sports Figures in Modern Society

This resource is a comprehensive set of lesson plans centred around exploring the impact and portrayal of significant figures in sports, with a specific focus on football. The lessons aim to enhance both substantive and procedural knowledge strands in students, and are tailored to suit the UK secondary school curriculum.

Teachers will find this resource invaluable for multiple reasons:

Addresses contemporary figures like Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Chloe Kelly, and Alex Scott, ensuring student engagement.
Integrates Information Retrieval, Craft of the Writer, and Evaluation as key skills, aligning with KS3 English.
In-depth coverage of subject terminology like adjectives, adverbs, verbs, similes, and metaphors.
Flexibility to adapt to different learning environments, be it traditional classrooms or online learning platforms.
Each lesson plan includes:

Lesson Question: Engages students in critical thinking and prompts focused inquiry.
ARE/Procedural Knowledge Strand: Aligns with curriculum standards.
Substantive Knowledge: Details facts, rules, and background context to anchor the discussion.
Subject Disciplinary/Procedural Knowledge: Aids in understanding how to approach the subject matter methodically and analytically.
By the end of this module, students will be adept at information retrieval, evaluation, and crafting cohesive arguments, fortified by a rich understanding of language and terminology. Ideal for English and Humanities departments, this resource offers a modern, evidence-informed approach to learning.