Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
Lesson 1: Introduction to Reverend W. Awdry	45 minutes	Pictures of Reverend W. Awdry, map of England, timeline template, projector	Introduce Reverend W. Awdry with a picture and ask if anyone recognizes him.	Discuss where and when he lived. Show on map and create a timeline with key dates.	Review key facts about Awdry's early life and confirm timeline accuracy.	Children will complete a short quiz on where and when Awdry lived.
Lesson 2: Awdry's Famous Works	45 minutes	Copies of "Thomas the Tank Engine" books, projector, video clips	Show a short video clip of "Thomas the Tank Engine" and ask children if they have seen it.	Discuss that Awdry wrote these stories and share some excerpts from the books.	Ask children to draw their favorite character from the stories.	Children will share their drawings and explain why they chose that character.
Lesson 3: Contributions to Society and Culture	45 minutes	Projector, images of Awdry’s books, news articles, discussion prompts	Discuss what contributions mean and how people can contribute to society.	Explore Awdry's impact on children's literature and culture with examples.	Review the discussion and emphasize the cultural impact of Awdry's work.	Group discussion on how Awdry's work has influenced their lives or society.
Lesson 4: Impact on Modern Culture	45 minutes	Projector, modern adaptations of "Thomas the Tank Engine," discussion questions	Show a modern adaptation of "Thomas the Tank Engine" and discuss its popularity.	Discuss how Awdry's work has been adapted over time and its ongoing influence.	Summarize how Awdry’s stories are still relevant today.	Children will write a short paragraph on how Awdry's work has impacted them personally.
Lesson 5: Connecting Awdry to the Child’s Life	45 minutes	Projector, personal reflection worksheets	Ask children to think about their favorite stories and why they like them.	Discuss how Awdry's stories might be similar to their favorite stories and why.	Share reflections and discuss common themes.	Children will complete a worksheet connecting Awdry's stories to their own experiences.
Lesson 6: Creating a Timeline	45 minutes	Timeline templates, markers, projector	Review key dates and events in Awdry's life.	Guide children in creating their own timelines of Awdry's life using templates.	Display and review the completed timelines as a class.	Children will present their timelines and explain one key event they found interesting.