Lesson Plan: Discovering Tut: The Saga Continues (Class XI)
Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Understand
the historical and scientific significance of Tutankhamun’s discovery.
- Analyze
the use of language and tone in the text.
- Discuss
the impact of modern technology on archaeology.
- Enhance
listening, speaking, reading, grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills.
Lesson Breakdown
1. Listening Skill
- Play an
audio recording of the text or a short documentary on King Tut’s
discovery.
- Ask
students to note down important details and answer comprehension
questions.
2. Speaking Skill
- Organize a
classroom discussion on the ethical aspects of disturbing ancient tombs.
- Conduct a
role-play where students act as archaeologists debating the benefits and
risks of modern excavation techniques.
3. Reading Skill
- Assign
different sections of the text to groups for a group reading activity.
- Focus on
how the author narrates historical events and scientific discoveries.
- Discuss
the impact of Howard Carter’s discovery on archaeology.
4. Grammar Skill
- Identify
and analyze verb tenses used in the lesson (past simple, past perfect, and
passive voice).
- Conduct a
fill-in-the-blanks exercise using passive voice in the context of
archaeology.
5. Vocabulary Skill
- Introduce
key terms: mummy, forensic, excavation, autopsy, CT scan, artifact.
- Conduct a
vocabulary quiz where students match words with their meanings.
6. Writing Skill
- Short
Essay: “How has modern technology changed the way we study history?”
- Diary
Entry: Imagine you are Howard Carter in 1922. Write a diary entry
describing the moment you discovered King Tut’s tomb.
- Newspaper
Report: Write a short news article announcing the discovery of
Tutankhamun’s tomb.
Assessment &
Homework
- Classroom
Participation: Engage in
discussions and activities.
- Worksheet: Grammar and vocabulary exercises.
- Homework: Write a 200-word article on how
CT scans helped in analyzing Tutankhamun’s remains.
Conclusion:
Summarize the key takeaways: the significance of King Tut’s discovery, the
ethical debate in archaeology, and the role of technology in historical
research. Encourage students to think critically about how science and history
intersect.
This lesson plan ensures a well-rounded approach to listening,
speaking, reading, grammar, vocabulary, and writing while making the lesson
engaging and interactive.
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