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Working in pairs, students will use Britannica School or Britannica Library databases to research the event or person, recording their findings on the handout. Allow 5–8 minutes for research and note-taking.
If time allows, facilitate a brief share-out in which students present one fact to a partner, a small group, or the whole class.
Teaching Tips
For students needing additional support: Provide sentence starters (e.g., “This event is important because…”). Allow students to focus on one key fact instead of multiple facts, and consider offering visuals or timelines to help contextualize the event.
For advanced learners: Ask students to compare this event to another historical event or trend. Have them explore the long-term impact of the event or individual for deeper analysis.
For multilingual learners: Pre-teach key vocabulary (e.g., significance, impact, legacy), and allow students to brainstorm in their home languages before writing in English. Pair students with peers for collaborative research and fact-checking.
Note: Provide accommodations and modifications based on your learners’ needs to ensure full participation.
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