Learning Path
Muhammad Ali Learning Path
By Aoife McDonnell
Use resources together in one lesson to remember the great Muhammid Ali
6 resources in this Learning Path
1
Muhammad Ali Rememberance
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/16923/16600.pptx Added: 06 Jun 2016 Contributor: Aoife McDonnell Resource type: Guide/notes / Audio / Video / Lesson PlanA PowerPoint presentation to remember the great Muhammad Ali. The impact a person can have on the world is the greatest currency there is. This PPT guides the student through the history of Muhammad Ali, who he was, why he is famous, words to describe his character and metaphors he used in his speech. The plenary involves students piecing together the information they have gathered by writing a news article about Muhammad Ali. It would be a great idea for teachers to bring in news paper articles for students to read seeing as many have been written over the weekend in his honor.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- English
5-6
5-6
5-6
Strand: Writing
Strand unit: Developing Cognitive Ability through Language
Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:
- argue the case in writing for a particular point of view
- express and communicate new learning
- refine ideas and their expression through drafting and re-drafting
- reflect on and analyse ideas through writing
Suggestions for use: Use PPT as a guide to your lesson.
Starter: Ask class you is the man in the picture, why is he famous? Allow students to peer review.
Slide 2: Nominate one student to record students opinions and information they share to the class on who they think the man is. Review discussion using PPT in slideview.
Slide 3: Students silently read article on Muhammad Ali, collecting more evidence about his background on why he is famous. Ask students to then look at the character traits worksheet and to highlight the words which would describe Muhammad Ali's character.
Slide 4: Introduce metaphors. Listen to the video clip. Ask students to spot the metaphor in the clip. Rate the metaphor.
Slide 5: What is a life recipe? How does Muhammad Ali's life recipe depict his character?
Slide 6: Why is Muhammad Ali inspirational? Students look at quotes by Muhammad Ali, pick their favorite and explain the significance behind the quote.
If time available, watch the motivational video about Muhammad Ali and then allow students to write a newspaper article about Muhammad Ali.
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About Muhammad Ali Worksheet
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/muhammad-ali-worksheet-6141119 Added: 06 Jun 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type:Snap shot articles about Muhammad Ali for students to gain a greater appreciation for his beliefs, personality and religious values. Included is a history of events on why he is famous for the values he held. RIP Muhammad Ali (1942 - 2016)
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 3-4
- English
3-4
3-4
Strand: Writing
Strand unit: Developing Cognitive Ability through Language
Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:
- expand and clarify his/her thoughts on a particular idea or topic through drafting and re-drafting
- read a narrative or expository piece and summarise it
- read a story and write it in his/her own words
Suggestions for use: Use worksheet along with the PPT in learning path on Muhammad Ali so that students can read through the articles getting a greater appreciation of Muhammad Ali's values and beliefs.
3
Muhammad Ali Life Recipe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7iPACdA1HQ Added: 06 Jun 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / VideoA nice video clip on Muhammad Ali. He explains a life recipe.In the clip, Ali says:
I would like for them to say, he took a few cups of love. He took one tablespoon of patience, one tablespoon of generosity, one pint of kindness; he took one quart of laughter, one piece of concern, and then he mixed willingness with happiness. He added lots of faith, and he stirred it up well. Then he spread it and expanded it over a lifetime. And he served each and every deserving person he met.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 3-4
- English
Strand: Writing
Strand unit: Developing Cognitive Ability through Language
Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:
- expand and clarify his/her thoughts on a particular idea or topic through drafting and re-drafting
- write about why he/she finds an idea attractive
Suggestions for use: Use video clip to teach students about the importance of kindness and how the impact you have on others is the most valuable currency there is. Use video clip alongside the learning path "Muhammad Ali" and in particular with the PPT on Muhammad Ali.
4
Muhammad Ali Remembrance : What I will do When I Retire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGPyyUoTR78 Added: 06 Jun 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / VideoYoutube clip on Muhammad Ali. An excellent response on what he will do when he retires. Depicts the word "infinity" with an excellent metaphor! A child asked him what he'd do when he retired, and after initially having some fun and claiming that sleep was all that was on his mind, he seriously addressed the question.
"No, when I retire from boxing I really don't know, I want to say something right there, this might make you all think," he said.
"Life is not really long, let's say the average person is 30 years old. If you're 30 years old you're not but about seven years old. Add up all the seven, eight, nine hours you slept for 30 years, out of 30 years add up all the nights when you went to bed and this morning don't remember a thing.
"You've been unconscious for about eight years if you're 30 years old. You've slept for about eight years.
"How much travelling have you done in 30 years? From the television station to home to another country to another city to school to church. You've probably spent two years of your life just going back and forth to where you're going.
"So there's eight years of sleeping and two years of travelling, that's 30 years out of your life before you accomplish anything."
He continues on to say even more but we'll let you listen to what he says, it's better that way.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- English
Strand: Writing
Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:
- express in writing reactions to the experiences of others
Suggestions for use: Use video clip in developing an appreciation for Muhammad Ali. Use the video clip alongside the PPT on Muhammad Ali found in the Muhammad Ali learning pathway.
5
Motivational Video Clip on Muhammad Ali with a Focus on Metaphors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7DnWoatbCg Added: 06 Jun 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / VideoA video clip with footage from Muhammad Ali's famous boxing matches. Throughout the video clip, Muhammad Ali quotes are announced in a powerful and moving voice-over. Video should first be watched by teacher to check suitability for your class as some students may quiver with the view of boxing.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- English
Strand: Writing
Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:
- experience interesting and relevant writing challenges
- express and communicate reactions to reading experiences
- see his/her writing valued
Suggestions for use: Use video clip to engage students in what it means to be inspirational. Ask students how did Muhammad Ali has an impact on so many people? Use video clip for students to pick out their favorite metaphor. Video clip as been uploaded to use in line with the PPT on Muhammad Ali in the learning path "Muhammad Ali"
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Muhammad - Legacy of a Prophet
http://www.pbs.org/muhammad/index.shtml Added: 07 May 2008 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Reference / SimulationFind out how a humble merchant changed the face of Arabia. The story of Muhammad! Also includes information about The Hajj.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- Religious Education
5-6
Strand: Useful Websites
