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The Murder of Stephen Lawrence
90+minutes
pack includes: Lesson Plan, student worksheet
Overview:
Explore the profound impact of Stephen Lawrence’s life and legacy in the fight for racial justice with this comprehensive lesson plan. This lesson delves into the events surrounding Stephen Lawrence’s tragic murder, the subsequent legal battles, and the significant changes it prompted in British society.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the events surrounding the murder of Stephen Lawrence and the subsequent legal proceedings.
Analyze the broader impact of Stephen Lawrence’s case on racial justice and police reforms in the UK.
Reflect on the importance of activism and community support in combating racial injustice.
Perfect for Black History Month or any curriculum focused on civil rights and social justice, this lesson plan will inspire your students to engage with important issues and understand the enduring significance of Stephen Lawrence’s legacy.
Culture: Windrush (Generation & Scandal)
up to 180+ minutes
Pack contains: lesson plan, Windrush worksheet (reading exercise, comprehension, activities, essay writing)
Pack focus: British Culture/History/Politics/immigration (Black British Culture/History/Politics/immigration), BLM.
Students learn about the Windrush Generation and the scandal that recently made front-page news. The pack looks at the reason for the immigration, the impact on British culture and how the British government has reacted to the scandal.
Part 2 includes analysis of “Black” lyrics by rapper Dave (lyrics not included, though easily found online), who includes references to Windrush, Grenfell, Reparations, and Meghan Markle’s representation in the press.
Writing exercises include - formal letter writing to MPs, and creative writing, and essay writing.
How to Detect Fake News
Pack contains: lesson plan, fake news article, worksheet, and activities
Pack focus: the dangers of ‘fake news’, how fake news harms the public, how to identify fake news.
Students learn about the history of fake news, why it is created, and its negative impacts on society. The pack looks at how students can identify fake news and protect themselves from falling for it.
Activities include looking at real world examples of fake news, students looking at new websites that come up in their search and gauge the accuracy of the information in the article, create a PSA (public service announcement) to help others identify and avoid fake news, and a student led quiz - in which they find outlandlish news stories and create their own fake news to see who can guess the fake from true.
Lamb to the Slaughter (analysis)
90 mins (+homework/writing exercise).
Pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheets.
An in-depth study of Roald Dahl’s short story ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’. This short story appears simple on the surface but offers broad discussions and a range of interpretations for students. It is an easy read.
Analyse the short story, then write essays, summaries or creative writing projects.
Comprehension questions for the story and further discussion points are included.
The lesson can be linked with essay writing, summary writing, and creative writing.
Other Dahl lesson plans include: The Landlady (which can be used for comparison essays)
Newspaper (analysis and writing)
up to 180 mins of lesson.
Lesson begins with analysing real newspapers (either online, or physical papers), looking for articles on various topics (immigrants/LGBTQ+/racism/environment/EU politics/art,etc), gauging the political slant of the paper, and how the paper has chosen to cover the headlines for the day chosen.
Students should be given plenty of time to read articles that interest them, attempt puzzles, discuss the articles in small groups.
Find a news story that occurs in all papers, and have students compare how the paper approaches the news/topic.
The students should spend the rest of the time organising themselves to create their own newspaper. Each student should be encouraged to write a couple of articles in different styles. I have had students who have created their own puzzles, advertisments, agony aunts, etc. Students edit/proofread each others work, and bring their paper together.
I have suggested 90 minutes for this activity, but I rarely interrupt the students as they become invested in their newspaper. I will make a copy of the paper for each student.
Philosophy Lesson - Trolley Problem and Conditionals
90+ mins
Pack contains: lesson plan, worksheets
Pack focus: discussions on morality and ethics, as well as understanding other viewpoints, and how thought experiments can be applied to the real world.
For upper intermediate to advanced ESL classes, focus is on conditionals (ie. “If there are three people on the first track and a child on the second track, I would…”)
Tilbury Speech - Tudor History
60-90 mins
Pack contains: lesson plan, worksheet, Tilbury speech.
Pack focus: the historical context of the speech and the rhetoric devices used during the speech.
This lesson analyses the Elizabeth I’s Tilbury Speech and the rhetoric devices used in persuasive speech. As well as analysing the speech, students should research other famous war time speeches, and attempt to write their own persuasive argument.
There is a page for historical context, so this can be a stand alone lesson.
Rhetoric devices that are studied in this lesson include: tone, pathos, anaphora, and imagery.
For ESL lessons - all online searches should be completed in English.
Murder Mystery Reported Speech
up to 180 mins of lessons (including games) with a focus on reported speech, crime vocabulary.
Pack includes: lesson plan, worksheets, verbs used in reported speech, witness statements, and additional exercises.
Writing, listening and speaking exercises.
not included: “Serial” Podcast. this is available on youtube as well as podcast hosting platforms. The listening exercise is based on the first 10 minutes.
When I teach this, I usually add games at the end, especially if it is taught in one day. Games could include: Cluedo/Clue, Imposter, etc.
EFL Grammar - Passives - Mary Anning
120 mins (+homework).
Pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheets.
For students learning the passive voice, or are revising passives.
Includes a biography of Mary Anning.
Ends with a game of passive battleships!
The Zong Massacre - Black History
90+mins
Pack includes: Lesson plan, student worksheet.
Learning Objectives: Zong Massacre
• Students will explore the legal and moral implications of the Zong Massacre, including the legal case that ensued and its impact on the abolitionist movement.
• Students will develop empathy and understanding for the experiences of enslaved Africans and their descendants, emphasising the importance of remembering and learning from such historical atrocities.
Perfect for Black History Month, this lesson plan will inspire your students to explore the important contributions of Black individuals to civil rights and social justice. Empower your classroom with a deeper understanding of history and its ongoing impact on our world.
The Battle of Bamber Bridge - Black History
90+ mins
Pack includes: lesson plan, student worksheet, activity cards
Lesson Plan: The Bamber Bridge Incident
Overview:
Introduce your students to the powerful story of the Bamber Bridge incident, a pivotal event in the history of racial tensions during World War II. This engaging lesson plan explores the clash between Black American soldiers and local British citizens, highlighting issues of racial discrimination and solidarity.
Key Features:
Historical Context: Students will learn about the social and political dynamics of World War II, particularly the racial segregation in the U.S. military and its impact overseas.
Interactive Activities: Engage your students with primary source analyses, role-playing scenarios, and group discussions that bring the historical events to life.
Critical Discussions: Facilitate thoughtful conversations on racial discrimination, the impact of segregation, and the importance of allyship and community support.
Reflective Exercises: Encourage students to draw connections between past events and current social justice issues, fostering empathy and critical thinking.
Learning Objective
Understand the causes and significance of the Bamber Bridge incident.
Analyse the impact of racial segregation and discrimination on soldiers during World War II.
Reflect on the legacy of the incident and its relevance to contemporary discussions on race and justice.
Perfect for Black History Month or any history or social studies curriculum, this lesson plan will inspire your students to explore important themes of racial equality, solidarity, and social justice.
Bristol Bus Boycott - Black History
90+ mins
Pack includes: lesson plan, student worksheets.
Discover the inspiring story of the Bristol Bus Boycott and its pivotal role in the fight against racial discrimination in the UK. This comprehensive lesson plan is designed to engage students with interactive activities, critical discussions, and reflective exercises.
Perfect for Black History Month, this lesson plan will inspire your students to explore the important contributions of Black individuals to civil rights and social justice. Empower your classroom with a deeper understanding of history and its ongoing impact on our world.
The Legacy of Mary Seacole - Black History
90+minutes
pack includes: lesson plan, worksheet, activity card
Overview:
Introduce your students to the remarkable life and contributions of Mary Seacole, a pioneering nurse and humanitarian. This comprehensive lesson plan highlights Seacole’s impact during the Crimean War and her enduring legacy in the field of healthcare.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the life and achievements of Mary Seacole.
Analyse the challenges she faced due to racial and gender discrimination.
Reflect on the significance of her contributions to nursing and healthcare.
Perfect for Black History Month or any time of the year, this lesson plan will inspire your students to appreciate the contributions of Mary Seacole and the importance of diversity in history.
Bundle
Black History Bundle
Lesson Plan Bundle: Black History
7 complete lessons, over 12 hours of classroom material + homework assignments
Overview:
Delve into the rich and diverse history of Black individuals and movements that have shaped the course of history with our comprehensive Black History Heroes and Milestones lesson plan bundle. This collection of lessons covers key figures and events, providing students with an engaging and insightful exploration of Black history.
Included Lessons:
The Bristol Bus Boycott: Discover the pivotal role this boycott played in the fight against racial discrimination in the UK.
The Zong Massacre: Learn about this tragic event and its impact on the abolitionist movement and the fight for justice.
Mary Seacole: Explore the remarkable life and contributions of this pioneering nurse and humanitarian during the Crimean War.
Stephen Lawrence: Understand the profound legacy of Stephen Lawrence’s case in the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality.
Black Lives Matter (Recommended as first lesson)
Windrush
The Battle of Bamber Bridge
Key Features:
Historical Context: Each lesson provides an in-depth look at the social, political, and economic factors surrounding these key figures and events.
Interactive Activities: Engage students with primary source analyses, creative projects, role-playing scenarios, and multimedia presentations.
Critical Discussions: Facilitate thoughtful conversations on racial discrimination, social justice, and the importance of activism and community support.
-Reflective Exercises: Encourage students to connect historical events with contemporary issues, fostering empathy, awareness, and critical thinking.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the significance of each figure and event in the broader context of Black history and civil rights movements.
Analyze the challenges faced and the strategies used to overcome racial and social injustices.
Reflect on the enduring legacies of these individuals and events, and their relevance to current societal issues.
Perfect for Black History Month or any curriculum focused on history and social justice, this lesson plan bundle will inspire your students to appreciate the contributions and resilience of Black individuals throughout history.
Once Upon a Time - fairy tales
60 mins (+ additional writing, +film available on youtube)
pack includes: lesson plan and student worksheet.
Read and analyse poem ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ by Roald Dahl. Worksheets detail poetic devices (rhyme, metre, etc) which students should search for in the text (not included, available online).
Activities include: dramatic readings, adapting poem into a play/film, writing own poem based on a traditional fairy tale, and watching an adaptation of Dahl’s poem.
Political Parties - UK
90+mins
pack includes: lesson plan and student worksheet.
This is one of a series of lessons on UK General Elections that can be taught in isolation or as a group.
Learning Objectives:
Practical Understanding: Students gain hands-on experience with the negotiation and compromise required in political parties
Critical Thinking: The activity encourages critical thinking about political strategy and policy-making.
Communication Skills: Students develop public speaking skills.
Teamwork: The simulation fosters teamwork and collaboration, mirroring real-world political processes.
There are several activities on the worksheet. These activities should be approached in order to complete the campaign.
Activities Campaign
analyse campaign videos
create their own political party
map which constituencies are likely to vote for these new parties
roleplay interviews
mock election
Activities that may include homework
comparative essay
General Elections - UK
90+ mins
Pack includes: lesson plan, student worksheet
Lesson focus: General Elections in the UK - manifestos, elected MPs, and constituencies.
This is one of a series of lessons on UK General Elections that can be taught in isolation or as a group.
Learning Objectives:
Critical Thinking: The activity encourages critical thinking about political strategy and policy-making.
Analytical Skills: Students develop their analytical skills, evaluating the candidate’s success.
There are several activities on the worksheet. Depending on time and resources, you may wish the whole class to work on the same activity, or you may allow students to pick and choose based on their interests and which activity interests them.
Activities that can be done in the classroom (may need internet access for research):
Research manifestos
timeline
Constituency bio
Assess how well a candidate does in an election debate.
Bundle
Roald Dahl Comparative Essays
This bundle includes 3 lesson plans including:
Lamb to the Slaughter lesson plan and worksheets (90+mins)
The Landlady lesson plan and worksheets (90+mins)
Essay Writing lesson plan and worksheets.
Lesson plans include sample essay questions for each short story, as well as comparison essays for students to compare the two stories characters, motives and themes.
(stories not included, though easily found online)
Orwell - Opinion Essays
120 mins (+homework).
Pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheets.
An in-depth study of George Orwell’s essays published in newspapers, including ‘A Nice Cup of Tea’ and ‘Moon Under Water’. These essays express the authors opinions on important aspects of British culture.
Analyse the essays, then write opinion essays.
Comprehension questions for the story and further discussion points are included.
The lesson can be linked with essay writing, summary writing, and creative writing.
Other Orwell lesson plans include: Homage to Catalonia
(Orwell’s essays not included, but easily found online)
Cat in the Rain (Analysis)
90 mins (+homework).
Pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheets.
An in-depth study of Hemingway’s short story ‘Cat in the Rain’. This short story appears simple on the surface but offers broad discussions and a range of interpretations for students. It is an easy read.
Analyse the short story, then write essays, summaries or creative writing projects.
Comprehension questions for the story and further discussion points are included.
The lesson can be linked with essay writing, summary writing, and creative writing.
Other Hemingway lesson plans include: Old Man at the Bridge.