Original Lesson Plan

EQ:
1. What was this historical figures early life like?
2. What were this historical figures character traits?
3. What were this historical figures occupations and associations?
4. What were this historical figures contributions to America?
5. How can I identify this historical figures significant locations on a map?
Vocabulary:
Paul Revere- boycott, colonist, diligence, independence, protest, tax
Frederick Douglass- abolitionist, conductor, slavery, freedom, rights, Underground Railroad
Susan B. Anthony- suffrage, organizer, register, Quaker, legislature, justice
Mary McLeod Bethune- missionary, diligence, segregation, authority, respect for an
acceptance of authority, depression
Franklin Delano Roosevelt- democracy, dictatorship, diligently, cooperate, liberty, public
service
Eleanor Roosevelt- First Lady, tolerance, human rights, campaign, governor, immigrant
Lyndon B. Johnson- Civil Rights, district, poverty, representative, senator, campaign
Thurgood Marshall- boycott, citizen, debate, freedom of conscience and expression, justice,
segregation
Cesar Chavez- protests, migrant worker, labor union, strike, legacy, fast
Materials for Lesson:
American Heroes book for each student
Historical Figure 4 Square printed for each student
Activating Strategy:
Review vocabulary words.
Lesson:
Introduce 4 square organizer. Explain the headings.
Work Session:
Guide students through of the American Heroes book.
Closing:
Students will summarize by adding 3 new bullets to their Historical Figure 4 Square.
 Modified Lesson Plan
UDL Tip # 7. Increase Opportunities For Collaboration
EQ:
1. What was this historical figures early life like?
2. What were this historical figures character traits?
3. What were this historical figures occupations and associations?
4. What were this historical figures contributions to America?
5. How can I identify this historical figures significant locations on a map?
Vocabulary:
Paul Revere- boycott, colonist, diligence, independence, protest, tax
Frederick Douglass- abolitionist, conductor, slavery, freedom, rights, Underground Railroad
Susan B. Anthony- suffrage, organizer, register, Quaker, legislature, justice
Mary McLeod Bethune- missionary, diligence, segregation, authority, respect for an
acceptance of authority, depression
Franklin Delano Roosevelt- democracy, dictatorship, diligently, cooperate, liberty, public
service
Eleanor Roosevelt- First Lady, tolerance, human rights, campaign, governor, immigrant
Lyndon B. Johnson- Civil Rights, district, poverty, representative, senator, campaign
Thurgood Marshall- boycott, citizen, debate, freedom of conscience and expression, justice,
segregation
Cesar Chavez- protests, migrant worker, labor union, strike, legacy, fast
Materials for Lesson:
American Heroes book for each student
Historical Figure 4 Square organizer printed for each student
Activating Strategy:
Review vocabulary words by playing a classroom version of Hedbandz. Each student will need a
sticky note with a vocabulary word written on it. They are not allowed to look at their word. The
student has to figure out what the word on their forehead is by asking their classmates for clues.
Once they have guessed their word, have them sit down.
Lesson:
Introduce Historical Figure 4 Square organizer. Have students think/pair/share about the
meaning of the headings. (I.e.- What do you think the word occupations means? Students will
silently think, share their definition with a partner, and you will pick a few students to share with
the class.)
Work Session:
Students will read the first of the American Heroes book. Students may complete this task
independently, with a partner, a small group, on the computer, or by listening to the teacher.
Students will summarize by adding 3 new bullets to their Historical Figure 4 Square.
Closing:
Students will share what they added to their Historical Figure 4 Square organizer.