Direct instruction

Teachers: Lead Teacher-Ms. Hannah Davis Subject: 7th Grade Social Studies

Co Teacher-Mr. Ralph Carnesi

Standards:

7.H2.1 Investigate how conflict can be both unifying and divisive throughout communities, societies, nations, and
the world.
7.H3.5 Investigate a significant historical topic from global history that has significance to an issue or topic today.
7.SP3.5 Evaluate the relevance and utility of sources based on information such as author, date, origin, intended
audience, and purpose.

Objectives (Explicit):

Students will create an ABC book detailing World War I.

Evidence of Mastery (Measurable):

ABC Project: due February 22nd, 2019; worth 123 points

Sub-objectives, SWBAT (Sequenced from basic to complex):

 Students will be able to analyze information gathered from research

 Students will be able to describe the causes, key players, and events of World War I.
 Students will be able to evaluate primary and secondary sources
Key vocabulary: Materials/Technology Resources to be Used:

Armistice, The Balkans, Czar Nicholas, Eastern Front,  WWI books from the work room
France, Germany, Kaiser Wilhelm I, Militarism, Poison Gas,  Work room computers
Propaganda, Rationing, Schlieffen Plan, Submarine, Tank,  ABC rough draft template
Trench Warfare, Triple Alliance, Triple Entente, Western
Front, Woodrow Wilson, Zimmerman Note.

Opening (state objectives, connect to previous learning, and make relevant to real life):

 The teacher will greet students at the door and ID’s will be checked. Then students will be told to take out
the materials needed, and to put backpacks on the hooks. Students will be asked to wait against the wall
while they wait for their new assigned seats.
 Students will then listen to objectives and review the agenda for the week.
 The teacher will take attendance while informally assessing students on how their ABC project is going by
having a brief discussion.
Teacher Will: Student Will:
Instructional Input

 The teacher will review with students the
instructions and expectations for the day.
 The teacher will remind students that today
is solely for research (no coloring or
drawing).
 The teacher will dismiss students to go to the
work room.
 Once at the work room, students will be
expected to remain in their seats. Working
together and conversation is allowed, as
long as they are on task.
 Students will follow teacher and campus
rules and procedures when walking to the
work room
  Students will sit in their designated tables

Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation: One teach, one assist -Ms. Davis will give the students the
instructions for the day. Mr. Carnesi will assist by monitoring the students and giving extra help as
needed.

Teacher Will: Student Will:

 The lead teacher and co-teacher will be  Students will be expected to adhere to
Guided Practice

completing informal assessments by campus and teacher rules

checking on students as they work  Students will ask for help when needed
 The teachers will be available for help and and will respond to the teachers’ questions
guidance when needed by students when prompted

Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation: Parallel Teaching-Ms. Davis and Mr. Carnesi will check students’
research and monitor together.

Teacher Will: Student Will:

 The lead teacher and co-teacher will monitor  The student will work on their research as
Independent Practice

the students while they are working on their instructed by the lead teacher and co-
research. teacher.
 Students will use textbooks and computers
provided by the work room to facilitate
their research
Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation: Alternative teaching-Both teachers will be monitoring students
during their independent practice while facilitating the guided practice. If a particular student/group of
students needs extra assistance or monitoring, one of the teachers will continue facilitating the guided
practice while the other teacher will monitor and/or assist the student(s).

Closing/Student Reflection/Real-life connections: In the last 10 minutes of class, students will be asked to put
away all necessary materials. Students will be required to sit in their desks until the teachers dismiss them for the
day.