Role Models of Our Generation

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Role Models of Our Generation

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson...

you will be able to discuss if your generation has sufficient role models. 

you will be able to formulate a strong thesis and three supporting arguments related to this topic. 

Introduce the learning objective to the students.

What/ who are Role Models?

Ask the students to share their understanding of role models.

What/ who are Role Models?

Role models are people who can inspire and motivate us to be better individuals.

Ask the students to share their understanding of role models.

Do you think it is important to have role models? Why yes/ not? 

Do you personally have a role model/ role models? 

Ask the students to share their thoughts on the importance of having role models.

Importance of Role Models

Having role models can help us to set goals, make positive choices, and develop our character.

Ask the students to share their thoughts on the importance of having role models.

Examples of Role Models

Some examples of role models can be family members, friends, celebrities, or historical figures.

The media often portrays celebrities and athletes as role models, but they may not always be the best examples. Why? 

Ask the students to provide examples of role models they have or admire.

Do We Have Enough Role Models?

Do we have enough role models nowadays?

 

Do we have more positive or negative role models? 

Can you mention any examples of both positive and negative role models of these times? 

Encourage the students to share their opinions and provide reasons for their answers.

How Can We Become Role Models?

Do you have an ambition to become a positive role model? Why yes/ not? If yes, for whom? 

How can you possibly achieve it? 

Encourage the students to share their ideas and provide examples.

Role Model:  Essay training

Who is your role model you admire?  

Explain why you feel inspired by him/ her. 

Give at least three reasons. 

Provide instructions for the activity and set a due date for submission.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.