Weekly Lesson Plan



|Weekly Lesson Plan |

|Teacher Name: |Dates: |Unit and Week #: Unit 7 |Period (s) |

|Ms. Felicia Bradford |05/07/2012-05/11/2012 |Week 33 |1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 |

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|Title of Unit: |WORLD STUDIES Latin America (Mexico) |

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| |U.S. HISTORY The United States Declares War |

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| |SENIOR SEMINAR Scholarships/Employment Opportunities |

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|Department: Reading in the Social Sciences |

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|Course: World Studies (9th grade)/ U.S. History (10th grade)/Senior Seminar (12th grade) |

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|Day: Monday |Student Centered Lesson Objective(s): |

| |I CAN (based on what students should know and be able to do from unit plan instruction). |

|A Day Block | |

| |World Studies |

|B Day Block |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

| |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

|Modified block |I can describe the cultures of Latin America especially Mexico. |

| |I can describe the country of Mexico and its region. |

| |I can identify Mexico and its physical features and climates. |

| |I can list, identify and describe the economic and environmental challenges in Mexico. |

| |U.S. History |

| |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

| |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

| |I can discover information about “W.W.I (World War I). |

| |I can analyze the feelings of Americans and the federal government and their reaction towards the end of the war. |

| |I can explain the purpose of the Paris Peace Conference. |

| |I can list, name and identify the expectations of President Wilson (USA) and the Allies. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

| |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

| |I can apply for scholarships using the following websites: |

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| | (Scholarship guide) |

| |College Readiness Standards (Please specify if it is primary or re-teaching) |

| |(ILS for IES/LBS teachers only) |

| |(Levels 13-15, 16-19 and 20-23) |

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| |Reading, Questioning and Writing |

| |Meaning of Words |

| |Main Ideas |

| |Supporting Details |

| |Drawing Conclusions |

| |Making Predictions |

| |Identifying Cause and Effect |

| |Listing Sequential Order |

| |Making Generalizations |

| |Making real-world connections |

| |H.O.T.S. (Higher Order thinking Skills) |

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|Learning Plan |Learning Modalities: auditory visual kinesthetic interpersonal other |

|Please describe the learning plan | |

|including the bell ringer, modeling, |Bellringer: ( 15 minutes): |

|teacher input, checking for |World Studies |

|understanding, guided practice, |Copy the “Goals for Learning” and the “Geo-Stats” on page 116. |

|transitions, etc in the space to the |U.S. History |

|right. Include the time allotted for|Copy the “Reading Focus” and the “Main Ideas” on page 669. |

|each. Please include any Well |Senior Seminar |

|Managed Classroom skills/strategies. |Name 3 new websites you have been using to apply for scholarships. |

|All of these may not need to be | |

|specifically referenced for every | |

|day. |Classwork: (30 minutes): |

| |World Studies |

| |*Read Chapter 5 lesson 1 page 119-121. |

| |*Answer questions #’s 1-5 on 121. |

| |U.S. History |

| |*Read Chapter 19 Section 5 pages 669-673. |

| |*Answer questions #’s 1-4 on page 673. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |*Applying for scholarships in the computer lab. |

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| |Journal: (15 minutes): |

| |World Studies |

| |Answer the “Map Skills” questions (1-5) on page 117. |

| |U.S. History |

| |Copy the chart on page 670. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |Practice your typing skills using the website “”. |

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| |Checking for Understanding: (5 minutes): |

| |Review the class objectives for the day! |

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| |Closure: (5 minutes): |

| |Exit ticket. |

| |The “Thumbs-up /Thumbs-down” graphic organizer. |

| |Assessment(s): |

| |Q & A assessment and The Exit Ticket. |

| |Homework: (30 minutes): |

| |World Studies |

| |List and define the 8 vocabulary words from Chapter 5 Lesson 1. |

| |U.S. History |

| |List and define the 6 vocabulary words from Chapter 19 Section 5. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |Seek employment using the website “”. |

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|Materials |Textbook, notebooks, graphic organizer (Thumbs-up/Thumbs-down) and computers. |

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|Day: Tuesday |Student Centered Lesson Objective(s): |

| |I CAN (based on what students should know and be able to do from unit plan instruction). |

|A Day Block |World Studies |

| |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

|B Day Block |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

| |I can describe the cultures of Latin America especially Mexico. |

|Modified block |I can describe the country of Mexico and its region. |

| |I can identify Mexico and its physical features and climates. |

| |I can list, identify and describe the economic and environmental challenges in Mexico. |

| |U.S. History |

| |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

| |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

| |I can discover information about “W.W.I (World War I). |

| |I can analyze the feelings of Americans and the federal government and their reaction towards the end of the war. |

| |I can explain the purpose of the Paris Peace Conference. |

| |I can list, name and identify the expectations of President Wilson (USA) and the Allies. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

| |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

| |I can apply for scholarships using the following websites: |

| | |

| | |

| | (Scholarship guide) |

| |College Readiness Standards (Please specify if it is primary or re-teaching) |

| |(ILS for IES/LBS teachers only) |

| |(Levels 13-15, 16-19 and 20-23) |

| | |

| | |

| |Reading, Questioning and Writing |

| |Meaning of Words |

| |Main Ideas |

| |Supporting Details |

| |Drawing Conclusions |

| |Making Predictions |

| |Identifying Cause and Effect |

| |Listing Sequential Order |

| |Making Generalizations |

| |Making real-world connections |

| |H.O.T.S. (Higher Order Thinking Skills) |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| |Learning Modalities: auditory visual kinesthetic interpersonal other |

|Learning Plan | |

|Please describe the learning plan |Bellringer: ( 15 minutes): |

|including the bell ringer, modeling, |World Studies |

|teacher input, checking for |Copy the “Goals for Learning” and the “Geo-Stats” on page 116. |

|understanding, guided practice, |U.S. History |

|transitions, etc in the space to the |Copy the “Reading Focus” and the “Main Ideas” on page 669. |

|right. Include the time allotted for|Senior Seminar |

|each. Please include any Well |Name 3 new websites you have been using to apply for scholarships. |

|Managed Classroom skills/strategies. | |

|All of these may not need to be | |

|specifically referenced for every |Classwork: (30 minutes): |

|day. |World Studies |

| |*Read Chapter 5 lesson 1 page 119-121. |

| |*Answer questions #’s 1-5 on 121. |

| |U.S. History |

| |*Read Chapter 19 Section 5 pages 669-673. |

| |*Answer questions #’s 1-4 on page 673. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |*Applying for scholarships in the computer lab. |

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| |Journal: (15 minutes): |

| |World Studies |

| |Answer the “Map Skills” questions (1-5) on page 117. |

| |U.S. History |

| |Copy the chart on page 670. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |Practice your typing skills using the website “”. |

| | |

| | |

| |Checking for Understanding: (5 minutes): |

| |Review the class objectives for the day! |

| | |

| |Closure: (5 minutes): |

| |Exit ticket. |

| |The “Thumbs-up /Thumbs-down” graphic organizer. |

| | |

| |Assessment(s): |

| |Q & A assessment and The Exit Ticket. |

| |Homework: (30 minutes): |

| |World Studies |

| |List and define the 8 vocabulary words from Chapter 5 Lesson 1. |

| |U.S. History |

| |List and define the 6 vocabulary words from Chapter 19 Section 5. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |Seek employment using the website “”. |

|Materials |Textbook, notebooks, graphic organizer (Thumbs-up/Thumbs-down) and computers. |

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|Day: Wednesday |Student Centered Lesson Objective(s): |

| |I CAN (based on what students should know and be able to do from unit plan instruction). |

|A Day Block | |

| |World Studies |

|B Day Block |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

| |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

|Modified block |I can practice self-reflection by expressing personal growth and development by writing an essay about the meaning of |

| |“PEACE”. |

| |U.S. History |

| |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

| |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

| |I can practice self-reflection by expressing personal growth and development by writing an essay about the meaning of |

| |“PEACE”. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

| |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

| |I can practice self-reflection by expressing personal growth and development by writing an essay about the meaning of |

| |“PEACE”. |

| |College Readiness Standards (Please specify if it is primary or re-teaching) |

| |(ILS for IES/LBS teachers only) |

| |(Levels 13-15, 16-19 and 20-23) |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| |Reading, Questioning and Writing |

| |Meaning of Words |

| |Main Ideas |

| |Supporting Details |

| |Drawing Conclusions |

| |Making Predictions |

| |Identifying Cause and Effect |

| |List Sequential Order |

| |Making Generalizations |

| |Making real-world connections |

| |H.O.T.S. (Higher Order Thinking Skills) |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| |Learning Modalities: auditory visual kinesthetic interpersonal other |

|Learning Plan | |

|Please describe the learning plan |Bellringer: (15 minutes): |

|including the bell ringer, modeling, |World Studies |

|teacher input, checking for |Discussion about the meaning of “PEACE”. |

|understanding, guided practice, |U.S. History |

|transitions, etc in the space to the |Discussion about the meaning of “PEACE”. |

|right. Include the time allotted for|Senior Seminar |

|each. Please include any Well |Discussion about the meaning of “PEACE”. |

|Managed Classroom skills/strategies. | |

|All of these may not need to be | |

|specifically referenced for every |Classwork: (30 minutes): |

|day. |World Studies |

| |*Write an essay. |

| |*Complete WOW handout. |

| |U.S. History |

| |*Write an essay. |

| |*Complete WOW handout. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |*Write an essay. |

| |*Complete WOW handout. |

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| |Journal: (15 minutes): |

| |World Studies |

| |What did you learn about yourself from writing the “PEACE” activity? |

| |U.S. History |

| |What did you learn about yourself from writing the “PEACE” activity? |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |What did you learn about yourself from writing the “PEACE” activity? |

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| |Checking for Understanding: (5 minutes): |

| |Review the objectives for the day. |

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| |Closure: (5 minutes): |

| |Exit ticket! |

| |The Thumbs-up/Thumbs-down” graphic organizer. |

| |Assessment(s): |

| |Completed W.O.W. graphic organizers and essay. |

| |Homework: (30 minutes): |

| |World Studies |

| |What have you done to participate in the 2nd week of “Peace Month”? |

| |U. S. History |

| |What have you done to participate in the 2nd week of “Peace Month”? |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |What have you done to participate in the 2nd week of “Peace Month”? |

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|Materials |W.O.W. handout graphic organizers. |

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|Day: Thursday |Student Centered Lesson Objective(s): |

| |I CAN (based on what students should know and be able to do from unit plan instruction). |

|A Day Block | |

| |World Studies |

|B Day Block |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

| |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

|Modified block |I can describe the cultures of Latin America especially Mexico. |

| |I can describe the country of Mexico and its region. |

| |I can identify Mexico and its physical features and climates. |

| |I can list, identify and describe the economic and environmental challenges in Mexico. |

| |U.S. History |

| |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

| |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

| |I can discover information about “W.W.I (World War I). |

| |I can analyze the feelings of Americans and the federal government and their reaction towards the end of the war. |

| |I can explain the purpose of the Paris Peace Conference. |

| |I can list, name and identify the expectations of President Wilson (USA) and the Allies. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

| |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

| |I can apply for scholarships using the following websites: |

| | |

| | |

| | (Scholarship guide) |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| |College Readiness Standards (Please specify if it is primary or re-teaching) |

| |(ILS for IES/LBS teachers only) |

| |(Levels 13-15,16-19 and 20-23) |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| |Reading, Questioning and Writing |

| |Meaning of Words |

| |Main Ideas |

| |Supporting Details |

| |Drawing Conclusions |

| |Making Predictions |

| |Identifying Cause and Effect |

| |List Sequential Order |

| |Making Generalizations |

| |Making real-world connections |

| |H.O.T.S. (Higher Order Thinking Skills) |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| | |

|Learning Plan |Learning Modalities: auditory visual kinesthetic interpersonal other |

|Please describe the learning plan | |

|including the bell ringer, modeling, |Bellringer: (15 minutes): |

|teacher input, checking for |World Studies |

|understanding, guided practice, |What are the difference between an earthquake and a volcanic eruption? |

|transitions, etc in the space to the |U.S. History |

|right. Include the time allotted for|Copy the “Reading Focus” and “Main ideas” on page 653. |

|each. Please include any Well | |

|Managed Classroom skills/strategies. |Senior Seminar |

|All of these may not need to be |Check status for scholarships. |

|specifically referenced for every | |

|day. | |

| |Classwork: (30 minutes): |

| |World Studies |

| |*Re-read pages 119-121. |

| |*Complete Chapter 5 Lesson 1 handouts. |

| |U.S. History |

| |*Re-read pages 669-673. |

| |*Complete Chapter 19 section 5 handouts. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |*Computer lab. |

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| |Journal:(15 minutes): |

| |World Studies |

| |Answer the “What do you think” section on page 121. |

| |U.S. History |

| |Create a “Newspaper Headline” declaring war. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |Practice your typing skills on the website |

| | |

| |Checking for Understanding:(5 minutes): |

| |Review the objectives for the day! |

| | |

| |Closure:(5 minutes): |

| |Exit ticket! |

| |The “Thumbs-up/Thumbs-down” graphic organizer. |

| |Assessment(s): |

| |Homework: (30 minutes): |

| |World Studies |

| |Answer the map study questions on page 120. |

| |U.S. History |

| |List the argument President Wilson had for declaring war. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |Apply for college scholarships. |

|Materials |Computers in the computer labs, handouts and textbooks. |

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|Day: Friday |Student Centered Lesson Objective(s): |

| |I CAN (based on what students should know and be able to do from unit plan). |

|A Day Block | |

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|B Day Block |World Studies |

| |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

|Modified block |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

| |I can describe the cultures of Latin America especially Mexico. |

| |I can describe the country of Mexico and its region. |

| |I can identify Mexico and its physical features and climates. |

| |I can list, identify and describe the economic and environmental challenges in Mexico. |

| |U.S. History |

| |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

| |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

| |I can discover information about “W.W.I (World War I). |

| |I can analyze the feelings of Americans and the federal government and their reaction towards the end of the war. |

| |I can explain the purpose of the Paris Peace Conference. |

| |I can list, name and identify the expectations of President Wilson (USA) and the Allies. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |I can give a definition, antonym, synonym, sentence and illustration for the W.O.W. (Word of the Week). |

| |I can demonstrate and practice the Social Skill of the Month daily. |

| |I can apply for scholarships using the following websites: |

| | |

| | |

| | (Scholarship guide) |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| |College Readiness Standards (Please specify if it is primary or re-teaching) |

| |(ILS for IES/LBS teachers only) |

| |(Levels 13-15, 16-19 and 20-23) |

| | |

| |Reading, Questioning and Writing |

| |Meaning of Words |

| |Main Ideas |

| |Supporting Details |

| |Drawing Conclusions |

| |Making Predictions |

| |Identifying Cause and Effect |

| |List Sequential Order |

| |Making Generalizations |

| |Making real-world connections |

| |H.O.T.S. (Higher Order Thinking Skills) |

| | |

| | |

| | |

| | |

|Learning Plan |Learning Modalities: auditory visual kinesthetic interpersonal other |

|Please describe the learning plan | |

|including the bell ringer, modeling, |Bellringer: (15 minutes): |

|teacher input, checking for |World Studies |

|understanding, guided practice, |What are the difference between an earthquake and a volcanic eruption? |

|transitions, etc in the space to the |U.S. History |

|right. Include the time allotted for|Copy the “Reading Focus” and “Main ideas” on page 653. |

|each. Please include any Well | |

|Managed Classroom skills/strategies. |Senior Seminar |

|All of these may not need to be |Check status for scholarships. |

|specifically referenced for every | |

|day. | |

| |Classwork: (30 minutes): |

| |World Studies |

| |*Re-read pages 119-121. |

| |*Complete Chapter 5 Lesson 1 handouts. |

| |U.S. History |

| |*Re-read pages 669-673. |

| |*Complete Chapter 19 section 5 handouts. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |*Computer lab. |

| | |

| |Journal:(15 minutes): |

| |World Studies |

| |Answer the “What do you think” section on page 121. |

| |U.S. History |

| |Create a “Newspaper Headline” declaring war. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |Practice your typing skills on the website |

| | |

| |Checking for Understanding:(5 minutes): |

| |Review the objectives for the day! |

| | |

| |Closure:(5 minutes): |

| |Exit ticket! |

| |The “Thumbs-up/Thumbs-down” graphic organizer. |

| |Assessment(s): |

| |Homework: (30 minutes): |

| |World Studies |

| |Answer the map study questions on page 120. |

| |U.S. History |

| |List the argument President Wilson had for declaring war. |

| |Senior Seminar |

| |Apply for college scholarships. |

|Materials |Textbooks, notebooks, art supplies, graphic organizers and computers. |

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|WORD OF THE WEEK (W.O.W) Muse- To ponder, to meditate, to think about for a length of time. |

|SOCIAL SKILL (S) “Disagreeing Appropriately”. |

|1.) Look at the person. |

|2.) Use a pleasant voice. |

|3.) Tell why you feel differently. |

|4.) Give a reason. |

|5.) Listen to the other person. |

|ACCOMMODATIONS and MODIFICATIONS for IES STUDENTS |

|LD and LRE #’s 1 and 2 (as applicable to the individual student): |

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|AC 50202476 (Reduction of questions, give extra time for tests) |

|DI 41742690 (Extended time on assignments) |

|SJ 42823546 (504) (More time as far as traveling from class to class) |

|SM 39713705 (504) (Asthma, needs frequent water/washroom breaks) |

|JP 42290076 (Extended time on assignments) |

|MR 40616160 (Extended time on assignments and may need a peer buddy) |

|RS 41667664 (Needs to sit near front of class and reduction of questions) |

|RS 39693976 (504) (Asthma, needs frequent water/washroom breaks) |

|NT 41983426 (Verbal praise, one task at a time, and may need a peer buddy) |

|DT 50129385 (Needs a variety of instruction) |

|CV 40909893 (An audio learner) |

|DW 41709359 (504) (Asthma, needs frequent water/washroom breaks) |

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|These are methods that are used in the classroom: |

|*Pull out by IES Specialist/Coordinator |

|*Modified Grading/Scoring Scale |

|*Provide Cues |

|*Small Group Instruction |

|*Reduction of Questions |

|*Separate Locations for Testing |

|*Read Directions Aloud |

|*Provide audiotapes |

|*Extended Testing Time |

|*Use of a computer |

|*Use of a Peer buddy |

|*Needs frequent washroom/water breaks |

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