| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| What topic | Comprehension on the Irish Famine multiple choice questions |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Welcome, Class! Today, we’re going to journey back in time to learn about a significant event in history: the Irish Famine. This event had a powerful impact on Ireland and its people in the mid-19th century. To kick off our lesson, we’re going to use some creative thinking to connect with this historical event!
Imagine this: You are an Irish farmer in the 1840s. Your potato crop has failed due to a mysterious disease, and your family is struggling to find enough food. What would you do?
Take a moment to think about this question. Would you look for help from your neighbors, seek opportunities elsewhere, or maybe even find ways to grow different crops?
Take out a piece of paper and write down a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) about your thoughts. How would you feel in this situation? What actions would you consider taking to support your family?
Instructions:
Once you've written your quick response, we'll discuss some of your ideas as a class.
Now that we’ve imagined our own experiences, we’re going to dive deeper into understanding the Irish Famine. We will explore some key facts and perspectives of the time through a reading passage. Following that, you will tackle a multiple-choice question designed to test your comprehension of the material.
Let’s begin our exploration!
After we finish discussing the reading material, we will revisit our initial thoughts about the farmer and see how comprehension of the historical context can help us understand the challenges faced during the Irish Famine.
Are you ready? Let’s go!