In this no-prep, editable lesson, students learn about the Forbidden City and choose their assignment for the lesson. The resource includes all lesson components: slides with a warm-up and short lecture, student activity, and a conclusion. An answer key and a lesson plan are provided to ensure this resource is effortless to implement. Both print and digital versions are included. Save precious time and immerse your students in a rigorous and engaging lesson!
This resource is delivered as a PDF and includes Google links to the editable version.
What you get:
- Editable slides that walk you through the lesson and includes a video
- Student handouts (2)
- Lesson plan
- Answer key
- Digital copies of everything.
This lesson is appropriate for 7th-10th grade and is designed for a single 50-minute period.
The Lesson
1. Warm-up: Quote analysis
2. A slide deck walks you through the lesson step-by-step and includes a short video for visual learners. It introduces an overview of the Forbidden City.
3. Activity: Students choose between:
a reading passage about the Forbidden City and pamphlet activity
OR…
a reading about Feng Shui and use its ideas to design a home
4. Conclusion: An analytical question about the Forbidden City to check for understanding
Content Covered: Historical background of the Forbidden City, Feng Shui
Skills Covered: Close reading, short response writing, pamphlet or home design