Mary Grace Cavallaro
This short lesson aims at explaining the history and meaning of the US flag. It can also help creating a classroom discussion on patriotism.
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Lesson plan
Class:
- Level lower-intermediate/intermediate level.
- Age/ School: any Italian secondary school.
Prerequisites:
- This lesson should be done after students study the American Revolution.
- Additional information : they should have a minimum background regarding the English colonies, taxation, etc.
Lecture organisation:
- Time: from 15 to 50 mins according to the liveliness of the conversation.
- Additional tools needed: overhead projector/ PowerPoint.
NB: Suggested structure:
- Introduction: set a context which may be historical .
- 1st part: Use a quotation or a visual and elicit information from students: what they think it means /what it represents historically, etc.
- 2nd part: reading and comment: underline crucial aspects of the chosen text(s) / topic(s)
- Conclusion
Texts:
- Text(s) to be read in class: none
Objectives:
- This lesson aims at explaining the history and meaning of the US flag.
- It can also help creating a classroom discussion on patriotism.