About Lesson
International Women’s Day
- What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘women’? Spend one minute writing down all of the different words you associate with the word ‘woman’.
- Do you think it is important to celebrate women? Why?
- How do people celebrate this day?
- Do you give presents on this day?
Exercises
Exercise 1: Matching
| Equality | a. The right to vote in political elections. |
| Achievement | b. Unfair or prejudiced attitudes or actions. |
| Rights | c. A group of people organized for a common purpose. |
| Suffrage | d. The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities. |
| Bias | e. Something accomplished successfully, especially by means of skill or practice. |
| Union | f. Moral or legal entitlements. |
Exercise 2: True or False
- International Women’s Day is on March 8th. (True / False)
- Gender equality means everyone has the same rights. (True / False)
- 150 years ago, women had the same rights as men. (True / False)
- The day celebrates women’s achievements. (True / False)
- All women in the UK could vote in 1918. (True / False)
- The video talks about famous women who changed the world. (True / False)
Exercise 3: Fill in the Gaps
Complete the sentences using the words: celebrate, equal, fight, women, achievements
- International Women’s Day is a day to _______ the success of women.
- Many people _______ for the rights of women around the world.
- We want men and women to have _______ opportunities.
- The video talks about the _______ of women in history.
- This day is important because it supports _______ in all areas of life.
Exercise 4: Discussion
- Why is International Women’s Day important?
- How can we support women’s rights in our daily lives?
- What do you think is the biggest challenge for women today?