This lesson plan connects Nick Hall’s story with the core competencies of mediation, emphasizing linking new information to prior knowledge and simplifying complex content. By engaging in both individual and group activities, students develop their language skills while learning valuable life lessons.
Topic: Nick Hall's Journey – Getting Back in the Game After a Sports Injury
Focus: Mediation Competencies (Linking to Previous Knowledge, Breaking Down Complicated Information)
Duration: 45 minutes
Lesson Objectives:
Students will practice mediation competencies by linking new content (Nick Hall's story) to their own experiences or prior knowledge.
Students will work on breaking down complicated information into simpler, more digestible parts.
Students will develop their reading comprehension and speaking skills in English.
Materials Needed:
Printed version or digital link to the article: Nick Hall's Story
Whiteboard and markers
Handouts with a summary of Nick Hall's story (for easier comprehension)
