Direct Instruction

Teacher: Mr. Baquera

Subject: U.S. History 11th Grade

State Standards: Strand 1: American History

Concept 8: Great Depression and World War II

PO 2. Describe the impact of American involvement in World War II

Objectives: Students will analyze the impact of Pearl Harbor by comparing and contrasting the war before and after the
event.
Evidence of Mastery (Measurable): The students will complete a compare and contrast chart with information pertaining to
the lesson. There can be no more than one mistake on the chart in terms of placing the information in the correct place.
Sub-objectives, SWBAT (Sequenced from basic to complex):
SWBAT define isolationism
SWBAT identify Pearl Harbor

Key vocabulary: Isolationism

Materials/Technology Resources to be Used:

worksheets

Opening (state objectives, connect to previous learning, and make relevant to real life)
Teacher will start by having the students look back at a time when the United States was attacked by foreign
enemies. The attacks of September 11th will be brought up because it is a similar type of event.

Instructional Input

The teacher will introduce the lesson by comparing the 9/11 attacks and Pearl Harbor.
Teacher Will: Hand out two informational sheets to all
students. One sheet is information on the United States
policy of isolationism, and the other is an overview of the
attacks on Pearl Harbor and its immediate aftermath.
Students will individually read the worksheets and
highlight important information.

Student Will: Read both worksheets and highlight

important information.

Guided Practice
Independent Practice

Teacher Will: After 15 minutes, the teacher will instruct

students to get with their shoulder partners. In these pairs,
half of the students will be instructed to make a list of
comparisons between the United States before and after
Pearl Harbor. The other half will make a list of contrasts.
After 15 minutes, the pairs will share their lists. The
teacher will then go over a list of what stayed the same
with the class.

Student Will: Get into pairs with their shoulder

partners. Will either make a list of comparisons or
contrasts on the United States before and after Pearl
harbor. They will present their findings to the class and
take notes on the lists they did not make.

Teacher Will: Assign a homework assignment where

students must complete a compare and contrast chart with
the information gathered from the lists.

Student Will: Complete a compare and contrast chart

utilizing the information on the lists they completed.

Closure/Student Reflection
Students will write a 25 cent summary on the importance of Pearl Harbor in WWII.

Assessment Questions
What caused the American public to change opinion on American Isolationism?

a.
b.
c.
d.

The start of World War II

The attack on Pearl Harbor
The election of FDR
The Japanese invasion of China

What date was the attack on Pearl Harbor?

a.
b.
c.
d.

December 7, 1939
May 19, 1941
December 7, 1941
May 19, 1937

Accommodations: Any and all student IEPs will be followed. More time will be given to read the handouts if necessary.