SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE

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: Mrs. DeSantis Content/ Grade Level: 6 Lesson Plan Date(s): 11/05/2018-11/09/2018

OBJECTIVE:
DAY STANDARD(S): What will your students be able to learn?
MONDAY (A-Day) SS6CG3 Compare and SWBAT participate in a mock election IOT describe
contrast various forms how the voting process works.
of government.
Explain citizen
participation in
autocratic and
democratic governments.
[i.e., role of citizens
in choosing the leaders
PRE-PLANNING

of the United Kingdom

(parliamentary
democracy), Germany
(parliamentary
democracy), and Russia
(presidential
democracy)].
TUESDAY (B-DAY) PLC PLC

WEDNESDAY SS6CG3 Compare and SWBAT compare parliamentary and presidential
contrast various forms democracies IOT describe various forms of
of government. government in Europe.
B. Describe the two
predominant forms of
democratic governments:
parliamentary and
presidential.
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THURSDAY SS6CG3 Compare and SWBAT examine the role of citizen participation in
contrast various forms the United Kingdom’s government IOT explain how
of government. leaders are elected in the United Kingdom’s
Explain citizen participation in parliamentary democracy.
autocratic and democratic

governments. [i.e., role of citizens in
choosing the leaders of the United
Kingdom (parliamentary
democracy), Germany
(parliamentary democracy), and
Russia (presidential democracy)].
FRIDAY SS6CG3 Compare and SWBAT examine the role of citizen participation in
contrast various forms the United Kingdom’s government IOT explain how
of government. leaders are elected in the United Kingdom’s
Explain citizen
parliamentary democracy.
participation in
autocratic and
democratic governments.
[i.e., role of citizens
in choosing the leaders
of the United Kingdom
(parliamentary
democracy), Germany
(parliamentary
democracy), and Russia
(presidential
democracy)].

ASSESSMENT “Begin with the End in Mind”
How will you know whether your students have made progress toward the objective? How and when will you assess mastery?

Exit ticket/Written response for article/Quiz
Benchmarks; Graphic Organizer; Presentation
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
A higher order question that is directly derived from the benchmark, introduced at the beginning of the lesson, discussed throughout the lesson, and answered by students at the end of the lesson to show
understanding of the concepts taught.
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MONDAY How do you register to vote?
How does my vote matter?
TUESDAY PLC
WEDNESDAY • What components make up a parliamentary democracy?
• What components make up a presidential democracy?
How would you compare and contrast parliamentary and presidential
democracy?

THURSDAY What rights and freedoms do citizens possess in the United Kingdom’s
•
parliamentary democracy?
• Who is in charge of leadership and making laws in the United Kingdom’s
government?
How are leaders elected in the United Kingdom’s Parliamentary system?
FRIDAY
• What rights and freedoms do citizens possess in the United Kingdom’s
parliamentary democracy?
• Who is in charge of leadership and making laws in the United Kingdom’s
government?
How are leaders elected in the United Kingdom’s Parliamentary system?
HIGHER ORDER QUESTIONS (3-5)
What questions will be answered to provoke higher order thinking and include Moderate to High FCAT Complexity Levels? What would the ideal student response be for each question?

• How would you compare and contrast parliamentary and presidential democracy?


BELLRINGER TIME
REINFORCEMEN

Follow the Focus Calendar to provide reinforcement of previously taught skills.

LESSON CYLCE

Approximate

MONDAY Voter registration

10
TUESDAY
PLC min
WEDNESDAY USA Test Prep Question
THURSDAY USA Test Prep Question
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FRIDAY USA Test Prep Question
INTRODUCTION
Brief part of the lesson when students learn the objective/essential question and how mastering the objective leads to achieving the bigger goal of the course.
• Provide a hook to motivate students and link to prior knowledge in order to introduce a new concept.
• Explain the relevance of lesson and the importance of learning the concept.
• Introduce important vocabulary using the word wall as an interactive learning tool.
MONDAY Explain mock voting day
TUESDAY PLC
WEDNESDAY Explanation of bellringer
THURSDAY Explanation of bellringer
FRIDAY Explanation of bellringer
MODELING “I DO”
Component of the lesson when teacher explicitly models to students exactly what they are expected to do during guided practice and eventually during independent work.
• Conduct a think aloud while modeling the steps to completing an activity or solving a problem.
• Model the use of a graphic organizer.
• Use questioning techniques such as re-directing, wait-time and prompting.
MONDAY Mock voting day
TUESDAY PLC
WEDNESDAY Objective
THURSDAY Objective
FRIDAY Objective 25-30 min
GUIDED PRACTICE “WE DO”
Guide students to independent practice by providing an opportunity to work in small groups and practice what was taught during the modeled portion of the lesson.
• Incorporate the use of a collaborative strategy in small groups.
• Encourage student accountable talk during group discussion.
• Perform checks for understanding.

MONDAY Mock voting day

TUESDAY PLC
WEDNESDAY Article Reading from Social Studies Weekly Week 8 and Bubble Map on “Government”
THURSDAY Video while students are prompted to write notes down about Parliament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAMbIz3Y2JA
FRIDAY Video while students are prompted to write notes down about Parliament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAMbIz3Y2JA
COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE “THEY DO”
Guide students to independent practice by providing an opportunity to work in small groups and practice what was taught during the shared portion of the lesson.
• Incorporate the use of a collaborative strategy in small groups.
• Circulate throughout the room and provide guidance to each group as needed.
MONDAY Mock voting day
TUESDAY PLC
WEDNESDAY Article on governments and Venn Diagram pres and parl democracy.pdf
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THURSDAY Group Investigation: Each group will receive information on either the Monarch, Prime Minister, or
citizens of the UK. Students will use information to create a visual representation/presentation on the
role in the UK’s government of the people assigned to their group. Students will present findings to
the class.

FRIDAY Group Investigation: Each group will receive information on either the Monarch, Prime Minister, or
citizens of the UK. Students will use information to create a visual representation/presentation on the
role in the UK’s government of the people assigned to their group. Students will present findings to
the class.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE “YOU DO”
Differentiate your instruction to reach the diversity of learners in your classroom.
• Assign students independent work that is directly aligned with the “I Do” and “We Do” portions of the lesson.
• Conduct Center Rotations
• Circulate around the room to provide individual support.
• Pull small groups or individuals for more intensive support.
MONDAY Mock voting day
TUESDAY PLC
WEDNESDAY Exit Ticket
THURSDAY Exit Ticket
FRIDAY Exit Ticket
SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION 1 – 3 Group
Teacher Directed: Collab Thursday/Friday Rotations
(Depending on
Independent: Independent Thursday/ Friday
the course)
Technology: USA Test Prep
CLOSURE
Wrap up the lesson and help students organize the information learned into a meaningful context.
• Have students reflect on or answer the Essential Question.
• Help students connect today’s learning to their bigger goal in the course.
MONDAY Mock voting day 5
TUESDAY PLC min
WEDNESDAY Go over ET
THURSDAY Go over ET
FRIDAY Go over ET
HOME-LEARNING
How will students practice what they learned? How will opportunities be provided for students to maintain mastery of previously mastered skills/concepts?

MONDAY
TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY