Weekly Lesson Plan

Week 5: September 19 Subject: Social Studies Teacher: Almanzar

Chapter 2, Section 1

Essential Questions/Big Ideas: Weekly assessment(s),

7th- How did Constantine and his successors establish
the Byzantine Empire?
6th-What was the agricultural revolution and how
did it change how people lived?
Differentiation: Multiple presentation models, flexible responses,
modeling, guided practice and student samples. Also, see
individual IEP’S. CC Standards: R.H. 6-8.1 Cite specific
textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary
source. RH 6-8.2 Deternime the central ideas of information of a
primary of secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the
source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. W 6-8.2 Write
informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical
events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
Sl 6.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions
(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on
grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and
expressing their own clearly.
Measurable Outcome/Assessment:
Allow written & verbal response to reading
comprehension questions (Check Your Progress),
Weekly Project, Cloze Activity, EdHelper/Worksheet,
Powerpoint. Written assessments.
Key Vocabulary/Academic Language:
Frontloading: 6th-domesticate, revolution surplus, specialize.
7th- pagan, moat, Justinian, absolute power.
ELD Standards: P.I: C.1-Exchanging information and ideas
with others through oral collaboration. P.I: Int.6-Reading
closely literary and informational texts to determine how
meaning is conveyed. P. I: Pro.10-Writing literary and
informational texts to present, describe, and explain ideas and
information, using appropriate technology. P.I: Pro.12-
Selecting and applying varied and precise vocabulary and
language structures to effectively convey ideas.

Main Idea/Focus: 7th- Justinian expanded the Byzantine Empire

and increased the emperor’s power. 6th- People began to farm in
the Middle East about 10,000 years ago.
Instructional Focus Student Engagement Checking for Understanding

*Daily Oral Reading; Check for understanding Work

Essential Question, Main Idea,
vocabulary words. Manners
Review. *Write Agenda for
the week. *Educational time
for until all students finished.
*CNN Student News-
‘Scavenge the Azuz’.
*Cornell Notes on Discovery
Video & Khan: Crash Course
Monday
Review word wall, Weekly Samples/Observations/
project/ Google Slides Written/Oral
presentation, writing of main, Responses/Cornell Notes.
Pair share. Vocabulary (oral)
Pair share, group discussion
(inquiry), written or typed
reaction to “SCA”,.

The Agricultural Revolution,

Rome
* Daily Oral Reading, TCI-
main ideas/Map. *Finish one
side of weekly Vocabulary
handout. *Check your
Progress #1-2. *Educational
Time for students that finish
Tuesday
Check for understanding Work
Review word wall, Weekly Samples/Observations/
project/ Google Slides Written/Oral Responses/
presentation, writing of main
ideas/notes/numbered
paragraphs. Pair share, group

early (see board for discussion (inquiry),

appropriate websites).
Weekly Lesson Plan

*Daily Oral Reading. **Finish Student work, oral responses, Work

one side of weekly Review Jobs. Pair share, Samples/Observations/
Vocabulary handout. *Main group discussion (inquiry), Written/Oral Responses/
Ideas Cornell Notes.
*Ed.Helper/Worksheet/packet:
Whole group review, may
break off to work
independently or in groups.
Wednesday

*Educational Time until all

finished. *Khan Academy
Crash Course.
Daily Oral Reading. *Finish
one side of weekly
Vocabulary handout. *Begin
Group Project: Review
Rubric. *Educational time if
Thursday
Student work, oral responses, Work
Pair share, group discussion Samples/Observations/
(inquiry), review instruction, Written/Oral
textbook reading (following Responses/Worksheet
along), find/print pics- answers shared

finished all including geography map

assignments/activities/HW for
the week.
Collect H.W, Assessment.
*Finish Group Projects.
*Present Projects. Educational
Friday
(color it).
Student work, Pair share, Work
group discussion (inquiry), Samples/Observations/
CNN Student News- Pair Written/Oral Responses/

time (only for those that share, group discussion Project/Quiz

completed all work! CNN (inquiry), (Google/Edmodo/BrainPop/
Student News if time allows. written/oral)