English Lesson Plan

Overview:With Prince Harry, third in line for the throne, expected to go with his troops to Iraq later this spring, some questions arise about his security and that of those near him.

Suggested time allotment: v

Objectives

Students will:

1. Read the article or watch the video about Prince Harry’s pending deployment
2. Write a reaction to this. Should he go with his troops and participate in what he has been trained to do? Or is he a “bullet magnet” and putting others in danger.

Standards: National Council of Teachers of English and International Reading Association Standards for English Language Arts:

7. Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions and by posing problems. They gather, evaluate and synthesize data from a variety of sources (e.g., print and nonprint texts, artifacts, people) to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.
8. Students use a variety of technological and informational resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.
12. Students use spoken, written and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion and the exchange of information).

Resources and materials:
Web sites with information:
• “Prince’s Iraq tour security tight” was on CNN.com Feb. 19, 2007
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• Two video segments are also available on CNN.com site listed above.