History Lesson Plenary

HISTORY MATTERS!
In a world of rapid changes, studying the past shapes the lense on
how we view the present. Historical evidence shines a light on our
ability to understand ancient cultures, learn about significant events,
know what drove game changers, and how it has influenced our
society today.
WHAT IS A LESSON PLENARY?

A lesson plenary is an essential part of learning. This serves as an

opportunity for teachers and students to summarise, reflect, correct, and
focus on the progress of learning and significance of each topic.

LIST AND EXAMPLES OF HISTORY LESSON PLENARY

1 Image Review

The teacher will show a picture (which could be a political cartoon or real
image related to the lesson) for two to three minutes. Then, ask the students
to provide details that could describe the lesson.

Details may include the

Example for
following: nature and
the lesson
causes of the French
French
Revolution, impact of
Revolution
the revolution to France,
significant figures, etc.
Pictorial source 1: ‘Liberty Leading the People’ by
Eugene Delacroix
 2 Sort Something Out!

Using a set of cards, let the students sort the information in a specific
way, e.g. in chronological order, order of importance, etc.

Example for FRENCH STAMP BOSTON BOSTON BATTLE OF WASHINGTON

the lesson AND ACT MASSACRE TEA BUNKER AT VALLEY
INDIAN PARTY HILL FORGE
American WAR
Revolutionary
War
1ST PAUL DECLARATION BATTLES TREATY
INTOLERABLE OF
CONTINENTAL REVERE’S OF OF
ACTS INDEPENDENCE
CONGRESS
RIDE SARATOGA PARIS

3 Ask questions

Using a piece of paper, ask students to write down any question they have
on the current topic. Then, put it in a bowl. Pick one question and let the
class volunteer for answers.

Example for Questions may include:

the lesson 1. Who established the Mughal Empire?
The Mughal 2. Describe Akbar’s religious policies.
Empire 3. What was the significance of the Taj Mahal?
4. How would you describe Aurangzeb’s religious piety?

4 Listing Keywords

For three minutes, ask the students to list down significant keywords
relating to what they have learned in the lesson. Ask for volunteers to
share their list while the others are crossing out similar words in their
list.
Example: Topic for ‘American Civil War’: Key terms are Abraham Lincoln,
Jefferson Davis, North, South, Confederates, Union, Emancipation
Proclamation, Slavery, etc.