Exploring History: Interviewing Historical Figures

Exploring History: Interviewing Historical Figures

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to effectively conduct an interview with a historical figure and analyze their significance in history.

Selecting Historical Figures

Charles V,

Philip II, 

William of Orange, 

Erasmus, 

Thomas More, 

Henry VIII, 

John Calvin, and Martin Luther

Group Division

• Chose a historical figure. Take 15 min to learn about him
• Find someone with a different figure, intervieuw this person, then switch
• Repeat with someone else

Research Materials

• Use your Book
• Use Internet

Formulating Interview Questions

Ask your teachter for the questions

Assignment Explanation

Explain the assignment to the students, emphasizing the goal of the activity and the importance of understanding historical context and developing language skills.

Research Time

Allocate time for students to research their assigned historical figure, encouraging the use of diverse sources for a comprehensive understanding.

Preparing Interviews

Guide groups in preparing their interviews, including scripting questions, planning creative presentation methods, and considering historical context through attire or props.

Conducting Interviews

Each group interviews their historical figure in the target language, presenting in the form of a simulated interview, presentation, or short video.

Class Discussion

Facilitate a class discussion on the different historical figures, their impact, and the interrelation of different eras.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.