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Content In this lesson you will learn about important people in history. Learning Outcomes Read texts about important people in history. Learn vocabulary related to biographical information. Use the simple past tense to speak about people in history. www.english-maestro.mn 1
Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist who was the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. His government worked to end apartheid, racism, poverty and inequality. Mandela was a controversial figure for much of his life. He gained international respect for his activism, and received more than 250 honors. He is held in deep respect within South Africa, where he is often referred to by his Xhosa clan name, Madiba. www.english-maestro.mn 2
Bob Marley Robert Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame. Starting in 1963 with the group the Wailers, he created a distinctive songwriting and vocal style that was loved by audiences worldwide. After the Wailers ended in 1974, Marley started a solo career and released his first album Exodus in 1977, which established his worldwide reputation and his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time. Marley was a Pan-Africanist, and believed in the unity of African people worldwide. One of his most famous songs is called Africa Unite. www.english-maestro.mn 3
Maya Angelou Maya Angelou was an American author, poet, dancer, actress, and singer. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry, and was credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies about her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), is about her life up to the age of 17. www.english-maestro.mn 4
Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong was an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and an influential figure in jazz music. Coming to prominence in the 1920s, Armstrong was a big influence in jazz. With his recognizable voice, Armstrong was also an influential singer. Renowned for his charismatic stage presence and voice almost as much as for his trumpet-playing. www.english-maestro.mn 5
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American Baptist minister, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolence. King also helped to organize the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. There, he established his reputation as one of the greatest speakers in American history. On October www.english-maestro.mn 14, 1964, King received 6
Speaking Discuss your opinion 1) Who are some famous musicians from your country? 2) Who are some famous authors from your country? 3) Who do you respect for their work as a politician? www.english-maestro.mn 7
Speaking Based on the short text, talk about the following questions. 1) Why is Martin Luther King Jr. famous? 2) What kind of stories is Maya Angelou best known for? 3) Can artistic expression influence history? www.english-maestro.mn 8
1) Revolutionary 2) Politician 3) Philanthropist 4) Controversial 5) Figure 11) Audiences 12) Worldwide 13) Reputation 14) Best-selling 15) Of all time 6) Nobel Peace Prize 7) Activism 8) Held in 9) Respect 10) Fame www.english-maestro.mn 9
Credited with Spanning over Received Is best known for The first to Came to be known Noted for Influential Coming to prominence Recognizable Renowned for Influence extends beyond Leader in Established as Greatest in In honour www.english-maestro.mn 10
Figure Charismatic Movement Celebrity Award Honor Endorsement Cult Publicity Heroes Personality www.english-maestro.mn 11
Students notes vocabulary they have further questions about www.english-maestro.mn 12
Speaking Write summary of the texts from the previous slides. www.english-maestro.mn 13
Speaking Answer the questions What did Nelson Mandela serve as? a) President of South Africa b) A revolutionary c) A controversial figure What did Bob Marley believe in? a) Peace, love and harmony b) The unity of African people c) His audience www.english-maestro.mn 14
Speaking Complete the sentences Maya Angelou was credited with a) a list of plays, movies, and television shows b) a very long career c) her voice What was Louis Amstrong renowned for? a) His charismatic stage presence b) His influence on jazz music c) His voice www.english-maestro.mn 15
Writing True or False Bob Marley was one of the world s best selling artists of all time a) True b) False Louis Amstrong knew how to sing, but he could not play the trumpet a) True b) False Martin Luther King, Jr was the first black man to star in a motion picture a) True b) False www.english-maestro.mn 16
Speaking True or False 1. Nelson Mandela was a philanthropist 2. Everyone loved Nelson Mandela 3. Madiba is Nelson Mandela s clan name 4. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a priest 5. Martin Luther King received the Noble Peace Prize True False www.english-maestro.mn 17
Speaking What is your opinion? 1) Was Bob Marley a good singer? 2) Who would you like to meet? 3) Did Martin Luther King Jr. listen to Louis Armstrong? www.english-maestro.mn 18
Speaking Match the words I Have a Dream Africa Unite Civil Rights Movement Maya Angelou Jazz Reggae apartheid Nelson Mandela Louis Armstrong The Wailers Martin Luther King Madiba America Bob Marley published South Africa www.english-maestro.mn 19
Speaking Choose the correct interpretation Coming to prominence in the 1920s a) Before the 1920s no one knew Louis Armstrong b) In the 1920s Louis Armstrong became very famous Angelou is best known for a) No one knows Angelou for her singing b) Angelou s autobiographies became very famous Noted for her contributions to the Civil Rights Movement a) The Civil Rights Movement noted her contribution b) Josephine Baker contributed www.english-maestro.mn to the Civil Rights Movement 20