ED200 Technology Integrated Lesson Plan Template
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Lesson Title: Subject Area:
The American Dream Writing, Reading and Social Studies
Grade Level: Time Frame:
9th Grade (2 classes) 45 minute
Teacher Name: Perdomo Mejia Erick Wilfredo Summary: This is a lesson that is designed to help students with their writing and develop the critical thinking about the social problems. Teacher may need to search for songs and lyrics on the internet, students will have a typed your own definitions of what the people decide to travels to United State , and a PowerPoint presentation the definition help with pictures video or other resources. Each students will define and illustrate their personal definition of the American Dream or their concept of the dream in general. Using power point presentation or slide in format html. This unit will also help develop social studies, reading, and thinking skills while students will be documenting their research using a variety of technological sources. Students will them present their research to the class to try and persuade their classmates to good definition Lesson Plan adapted from: The American Dream: A Short History of an Idea That Shaped a Nation by Jim Cullen
Connection to PA Core Curriculum Standards:
1.2.5 A. Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all research online or text book. Differentiate fact from opinion across topic Distinguish between essential and nonessential information across a variety of texts, identifying stereotypes and exaggeration where present. Make inferences about similar concepts in multiple texts and draw conclusions. Evaluate text organization and content to determine the authors purpose and effectiveness 1.2.5 B. Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material
produced. research. tion. and audiotape) for a targeted audience. 1.2.5 C. Produce work in at least one literary genre that follows the conventions of the genre.
1.4.5 B. Write multi-paragraph informational pieces (e.g., essays, descriptions, letters, reports, instructions). Understand the social problems and write a definition photographs). 1.4.5 C. Write persuasive to the other students why is very danger to get the American dream 1.5.5 B. Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic. task and audience.
adjectives, adverbs, action verbs and specific details that convey the writers meaning. consistent voice. 1.6.5 A. Listen to others. stinguish relevant information, ideas and opinions from those that are irrelevant.
1.6.5 C. Speak using skills appropriate to formal speech situations. nces.
Pace speech so that it is understandable.
1.8.5 A. Select and refine a topic for research. 1.8.5 B. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies. Evaluate the usefulness and qualities of the sources. dictionaries, encyclopedias, other reference materials, interviews, observations, computer databases). 1.8.5 C. Organize and present the main ideas from research. Take notes from sources using a structured format. using relevant information
Technology Standards:
3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.
5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.
6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: a. Understand and use technology systems. b. Select and use applications effectively and productively.
Essential Questions: (Objectives)
What is the American Dream? How has the vision of the American Dream been made manifest in literature, music, and Social? How has the American Dream changed over time?
Assessment: Explain roots of the idea of the American Dream. Discuss the vision of the American Dream and how it has changed over time..
Prerequisite Knowledge: Basic research skills- how to use the internet and computer Be familiar to the PowerPoint Program Know how to find and comprehend sources Improved the critical thinking
Materials and Resources:
Hardware
Computers, overhead projector,
Software Internet Websites
Word, PowerPoint You tube Song, Only in America, by Jay and the Americans Song, America, by Neil Diamond -Books: The American Dream: A Short History of an Idea That Shaped a Nation by Jim Cullen
Other Materials
Procedures:
1. Introduce unit and explain the project using the rubric and the direction sheet 2. Brainstorm ideas about experience with person who know that found the American dream & why. Ask students if they consider that is a social problem? 3. Assign to students causes why people immigrated. Each student has to have a different causes 4. Students will start to research about the American dream computers and books. 5. Teach students how to use power point. 6. Students will find the factor why people immigrated 7. Remind students how to research effectively. After students are done with their research, review tips on how to make a good PowerPoint Presentation 8. Have students make their PowerPoint Presentation 9. Revise and edit presentation 10. Go over grading rubric and how the teacher will be grading the project 11. Start presentations
Modifications for Differentiated Instruction:
For gifted students, the teacher will have them create a PowerPoint as well as another visual of their choice. I will also encourage them to have more sources. For special education students, the teacher will not require them to have as many sources. They also will only have to research a few facts about their country.
