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"Exploring Universal Historical Figures through"

 Learning Objective:

By the end of the class, students will be able to:

1. Identify and describe various universal historical figures.

2. Understand the significance of these figures in world history and their relevance today.

3. Reflect on how the values and actions of these figures can inspire global citizenship and civic engagement.

Class Structure

1. Introduction:

   - Greeting students and setting the context.

   - Explanation of the class objective and its importance for fostering global citizenship.

   - Presentation of the class plan.

2. Exploration of Universal Historical Figures:

   - Presentation of a list of universal historical figures in English, such as Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Marie Curie, Leonardo da Vinci, among others.

   - Brief description of each figure in English, highlighting their achievements, contributions, and legacy in world history.

   - Vocabulary activity in English: Students engage in vocabulary exercises related to the historical figures, such as completing definitions, making word associations, and creating sentences using new vocabulary.

3. Reading and Comprehension in English:

   - Students read a short text in English about one of the selected universal historical figures.

   - Comprehension activity in English: Students answer comprehension questions about the text, demonstrating their understanding of the content and their ability to extract key information.

4. Reflection and Debate in English:

   - Facilitation of a guided discussion in English about the importance of universal historical figures in shaping global identity and a sense of belonging to humanity.

   - Reflection questions in English: How can these figures inspire us in our daily lives as global citizens? What lessons can we learn from their example and apply to our current context?

5. Conclusion and Closing Activity:

   - Recapitulation of the main points discussed during the class in English.

   - Invitation for students to reflect on how they can apply the lessons learned from the universal historical figures in their lives as global citizens.

   - Announcement of the homework or follow-up activity for the next class, which could include researching an additional universal historical figure and preparing a presentation in English.

Resources:

- List of universal historical figures in English.

- Reading material in English about the selected figures.

- Vocabulary and comprehension exercises in English.

- Whiteboard or screen for presentation.

- Online resources for research (optional).

    This class provides students with the opportunity to improve their English skills while exploring world history through the study of universal historical figures. By learning about these figures in English, students can develop a deeper understanding of their legacy and impact on global society, preparing them to be informed and conscientious global citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.