WHG: American & French Revolutions Lecture

UNIT:

Unit 2b: American & French Revolutions

LESSON TITLE:

American & French Revolutions Lecture

STANDARDS:

W.05, W.06, W.08

LESSON OVERVIEW:

The lesson will be explicit direct instruction using a modified Cornell note system and inquiry-based learning throughout the instruction facilitated by think-pair-share.

OBJECTIVE:

I can identify the major causes of the French Revolution through notetaking and answering questions.

I can summarize the major events of the French Revolution 

I can identify how the Enlightenment inspired Jefferson and the DOI.

I can compare the American & French Revolutions

ASSESSMENT / EVALUATION:

Formative Assessment (informal): Throughout instruction I will be asking questions regarding primary source images to assess recall of previously taught material

Formative Assessment (formal): Students will write down their assessment of a primary source image and share it with their partner. These assessments will be shared with the group. 

Formative Assessment (formal): Students will answer questions after each section of instruction and share those responses with their partner and then with the group.

INSTRUCTION:

1. Students enter room and get out their supplies (paper, notebook, pen/pencil, ruler) and the primary source image analysis organizer

2. Students will prepare their notes for taking two-column notes

3. Students will begin taking notes by writing down an activating question and then engage in discussion about primary source images before going into explicit direct instruction. Once that section of instruction is complete, students will write a response to the question and then discuss it with their neighbor. After this, they will share with the classroom. Each section will last between 5-10 minutes (25 minutes)