Julia Khader

EDUC 377 – Teaching in the Content Area

Sister Mary Ann Jacobs

5 November 2021

Instructional Materials Directory

 Day 1-5 will utilize a Unit PowerPoint and the information on these slides will make up a
bulk of the instructional materials. That PowerPoint is uploaded on Google Drive and
can be accessed through the following link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JT80_ZI5KP86X6EmlZyjvfB_jFxYLBir0G2feFuzI
kU/edit?usp=sharing
 Day 1 two-sided collaborative worksheet that features short answers, maps, and
crossword used as outlined in the guided practice.

*For more specific details about how the instructional materials are to be used, please refer to the five day
lesson plan.

Differentiation Materials:
These are supplementary materials not specifically outlined within the lesson plan, but can be
made available to students approaching the target who want more material, students on-level
who want material to maintain their performance, and students beyond the student who want
to continue reinforcing ideas of the lesson.

 Vocabulary sheet that summarizes the academic language of all the first three days of
learning about World War I.
 Vocabulary sheet that summarizes the academic language of the last two days of
learning about the Russian Revolution.
 Film analysis sheet for students who opt for more regulated note-taking structure.

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Day 1 two-sided collaborative worksheet (first side)

Name: Date:
Homeroom:

What were the factors that lead to the start of World War I?

For the following questions refer to the map above:

Recall. Does this map describe Europe before World War I or after World War I?

How do you know?

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Day 1 two-sided collaborative worksheet (second side)

World War I
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2 3 4

Across Down
2. pride for your country 1. where the Industrial Revolution began
6. a technological movement that produced new 3. an agreement between two or more parties to work
machines together
8. popular example of an empire that still exists today 4. one country who exerts their power over another
land territory or group of people
5. a nationalist feeling created among the people
7. a sovereign state compromised of different
territories, colonies, spheres of influence, and
people ruled by one body of government

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Two-sided differentiated vocab sheet made available as necessary throughout the lesson (first
side).

World War I:
Vocabulary

Nationalism Pride for your country that promotes a

feeling of unity among.
The Industrial Revolution A technology movement that began in
England in the 1760s which continued
to the 1850s that produced rapid
inventions of new machines.
Imperialism When one country uses their power to
exert control over another country or
group of people
Empire A united sovereign state compromised
of different territories, colonies,
spheres of influence, and people
controlled by one central body of
government.
Alliance An agreement between two or more
parties to work together and support
each other.
Franz Ferdinand Archduke and heir to Austria-Hungary
whose assassination started World
War I.
Zeppelin Dirigible airships used to carry out air
attacks and reconnaissance during
World War I.
Lusitania A British passenger ship that was
attacked by unrestricted German
submarine warfare. 1,198 civilizians
were killed in the attack among whom
128 were American.
Battle of Verdun Significant battle of World War I that
lasted nearly the whole of 1916 and
evolved to become the symbol of

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 French determination to defend itself.
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk Peace treaty signed in 1918 between
the Bolsheviks and the Central Powers
that officially ended Russian
participation in World War I.
Abdication Officially action of a monarch to
renounce their throne and all their
royal titles and responsibilities.
Propaganda A type of political communication, not
usually rooted in truth, that was used
to inform and influence people

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Two-sided differentiated vocab sheet made available as necessary throughout the lesson (first
side).

Russian Revolution:
Vocabulary

Autocracy One man rule. A head of state who has

absolute power of government and
often claims a divine right to rule.
Hemophilia A hereditary medical condition that
prevents blood clotting that ran in the
bloodline of many European royal
families.
Rasputin Russian mystic and holy man that
proclaimed to have the holy power to
heal Tsarevich Alexei of his hemophilia.
He was actually able to lessen the
symptoms of Alexei’s hemophilia which
raised him to be one of the most
important spiritual and political
advisors to the Russian Royal Family.
The Last Russian Royal Family Czar Nicholas II, his wife Czarina
Alexandra, and their children Olga,
Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and heir
Alexei.
Primary Source A source that was made in the time
period. Includes photos, newspapers,
videos, journals, government
documents, etc.
Secondary Source Analysis or commentary based on
primary sources. Includes
documentaries, textbooks, podcasts,
articles, etc.
Petrograd Russian city also know as St.
Petersburg and Leningrad. It was the
capital of the Imperial Russian Empire,
the home of the royal family, and one

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 of the hubs of revolution.
The Eastern Front One of the “theatres” of World War I,
the site of the European mainland
battle between the Central Powers and
Russia.

One-sided film analysis sheet to be distributed upon request during days 4-5 of the lesson.

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Name: Date:
Homeroom:

Film Note-Taking Worksheet

1.) Write two notes about the acted part of the documentary.

2.) Write two notes about the documentary speakers (Simon Sebag Montefiore, Dr.
Pablo de Orellana, Dr. Philippa Hetherington).

3.) Write two notes about the primary sources of the documentary.