Famous Women in History and Modern Society
ESL Lesson PlansFamous Women in History and Modern Society

Famous Women in History and Modern Society

This ESL lesson plan is designed for A2-level teens in a group. Students will explore famous women in history and modern society, learning about their professions and achievements. The lesson includes vocabulary matching, reading comprehension, true/false exercises, and discussion activities. By the end, students will expand their knowledge of inspiring women while developing key language skills.

Skills

  • Can understand much of the information provided in a short description of a person (e.g. a celebrity).
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Look at these photos. Do you know who these women are? What did/do they do?

2

You are going to read an article about famous women in history. Before you start, match the jobs mentioned in the article with their definitions.

3

Read the article about famous women in history and modern society. Are there any facts that surprised you?

4

Mark these sentences as true or false.

5

Fill in the blanks with the words from the list. Then, check your answers with a partner.

6

Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.

7

Homework. Writing practice.

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