This C1 reading practice lesson explores Princess Diana’s life and legacy through multiple engaging activities including discussion phrases, gap-fill exercises, and critical thinking prompts about tradition versus authenticity.
Warm-up
The lesson kicks off with students discussing ideas related to Princess Diana.
Video
Students watch a video “Princess Diana – Princess of Wales.” After viewing, they discuss the main messages from the video using provided phrases.
Reading
Next, students dive into three short articles:
“Princess Diana”
“The 30 Most Iconic Photographs of Princess Diana”
“Princess Diana Had to Be Stopped from Wearing More and More Risqué Looks in Her Final Years”
Each article comes with its own follow-up tasks. These include exercises like identifying the main message using helpful phrases and filling in missing words in context. These tasks are designed to build vocabulary, boost reading skills, and spark meaningful conversations.
Discussion
To wrap up the lesson, students read a passage about Princess Diana’s life and legacy.
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