Lander University Teacher Education Lesson Plan Template

Rev. 2013

Teacher Candidate: Griff Sims Lesson # __3____ Subject/Grade: U.S. History/ 11th Date and Time of Lesson: 11/20/13 Learning Objective: When given primary sources (propaganda) and a PowerPoint presentation, regarding WWI, the students will be able to identify key points covered in the lesson. Students will describe the causes and characteristics of WWI with 85% accuracy on their exit ticket. Alignment with Standards: Standard USHC-5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of domestic and foreign developments that contributed to the emergence of the United States as a world power in the twentieth century. USHC-5.4 Analyze the causes and consequences of United States involvement in World War I, including the failure of neutrality and the reasons for the declaration of war, the role of propaganda in creating a unified war effort, the limitation of individual liberties, and Woodrow Wilsons leadership in the Treaty of Versailles and the creation of the League of Nations. Developmental Appropriateness or Cross-curricular connections: Students will be asked to think, pair, and share about WWI. The students will have to work well in small groups to determine what they know about WWI. The students will also have to read excerpts from primary sources. Similar to an English class they will be asked questions about what they read to examine their understanding of the reading. Assessment(s) of the Objectives:
Pre assessment: The students will be asked to complete a think-pair-share activity. They will be asked to answer the question, What do you already know about WWI? During assessment: The students will be monitored as they take notes on an outline that will be provided for them. They will also be encouraged to participate by answering and asking questions. Post assessment: The students will complete and exit ticket upon leaving the classroom. Lesson Objective(s) Assessment(s) of the Use of Formative Objective(s) Assessment

The students will describe the causes and characteristics of WWI with 85% accuracy on their exit ticket.

The students will fill out an exit ticket before leaving the classroom. The questions they will answer are, 1. What were the four causes of WWI? 2. The assassination of what person triggered WWI? 3. What were two of Wilsons 14 points?

The data from this assessment will help me determine if the lesson made since to the students. It will also help me to determine if the assessments and activities I used helped the students learn the material.

Accommodations: (should use of TWS 1 data) This lesson uses a number of different learning strategies and methods. It includes reading and examining primary source excerpts, and propaganda. The lecture will aid audio learners, the video will aid visual learners and the outline will aid the students in taking efficient notes on the lesson. The exit ticket will help the teacher determine if the students understand the lesson. Materials: Materials needed for the lesson are a PowerPoint, a brief video on WWI, and notecards. The students will need pencils or pens, and a notebook. Procedures:

Lander University Teacher Education Lesson Plan Template

Rev. 2013

1. When students enter the classroom they will be asked to complete a think, pair, share activity. The questions they will be asked to answer is, What do you know about WWI? Students will be reminded to respect, and listen to their peers opinions while participating in this activity. 2. While students are completing this activity the teacher will hand out an outline for the PowerPoint presentation. 3. After the students have had time to discuss with each other what they know about WWI. The teacher will have an open discussion with the class regarding the activity. 4. Next the teacher will show the class a two minute video about the causes of WWI. 5. The teacher will then give the presentation of the PowerPoint. 6. Questions will be asked throughout the PP. Examples are: What were the causes of WWI? What countries made up the Allied Powers? Which countries made up the Central Powers? How does the United States respond to WWI? What are some ways to get Americans behind the war? 7. While lecturing students will be asked to fill out their outline and answer or ask questions. 8. The teacher will monitor the students work as they take notes and answer questions. 4. After the teacher is done with the PowerPoint the students will answer, on a notecard, three questions concerning the lesson with an 85% accuracy. Students can use their outlines to help them answer the questions. The questions they will be asked are
a. What were the four causes of WWI? b. The assassination of what person triggered WWI? c. What were two of Wilsons 14 points?

Activity Analysis: (must show use of TWS 1 data)

1. The PP presentation will be used to present information to the students about WWI. The PP utilizes primary sources, videos, questions, and pictures to aid learners and keep their interests. 2. The think, pair, share activity will help the teacher determine students previous understanding of WWI. The outline will help the teacher analyze how well students paid attention and followed the PP presentation and what they learned from the lecture. The exit ticket will be utilized to help the teacher see if the students understood the content of the lecture

References: http://www.history.com/videos/causes-of-world-war-i#causes-of-world-war-i http://www.history.com/videos/causes-of-world-war-i#treaty-of-versailles-end-world-war-i