Global Citizenship

SUBJECT TEACHER GRADE DATE

ELA Amanda Calise 6-8 3/14/2023

OBJECTIVE:
They will also practice organizing their ideas and using proper grammar and spelling. By the end of
this lesson, students will be able to explain what global citizenship is and apply it to their own lives by
writing an essay on what global citizenship means to them and how they can promote it in their
community and beyond.

PHASES TEACHER GUIDE

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts,
STANDARDS and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style
are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts,
and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style
are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts,
and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style
are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

I DO 1. Ask the students if they have heard the term "global citizenship" before and what
they think it means.
(10 MINUTES)
2. Discuss the concept of global citizenship and how it involves being aware of global
issues and taking action to make a positive impact.
3. Introduce the writing prompt and explain the objective of the lesson.

YOU DO 1. Provide students with resources on global issues and examples of individuals who
have made a positive impact as global citizens.
(30 MINUTES)
2. Have students brainstorm what global citizenship means to them and what they can
do as individuals to promote it in their community and beyond.
3. Provide students with time to write their essays and offer support and guidance as
needed.
 PHASES TEACHER GUIDE

WE DO 1. Have students continue writing their essays independently.

(20 MINUTES) 2. Circulate the classroom to answer questions and provide feedback.

CLOSURE 1. Have students share their essays with the class or in small groups.
(10 MINUTES) 2. Provide feedback using the rubric and encourage students to reflect on what they
learned about global citizenship and how they can continue to promote it in their
lives.

RUBRIC Rubric:
Content (60 points)
• 20 points: Clearly defines what global citizenship means to the writer.
• 20 points: Explains how they can promote global citizenship in their community
and beyond.
• 20 points: Provides specific examples and details to support their ideas.
Organization (20 points)
• 10 points: Has a clear introduction and conclusion.
• 10 points: Ideas are logically organized and easy to follow.
Grammar and Spelling (20 points)
• 10 points: Uses correct grammar and sentence structure.
• 10 points: Has few to no spelling or punctuation errors.
Total Score: 100 points

MATERIALS
• Writing prompt: "Imagine you have been appointed as a global citizen ambassador
for your country. In 500 words or less, describe what global citizenship means to
you, and explain what you can do as an individual to promote global citizenship in
your community and beyond."
• Speaker, computer, projector and screen.
• Writing utensils and paper or access to a computer for typing the essay.
• Access to Google Classroom
• Rubric for grading the essay

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RESOURCES • Videos or documentaries about individuals who have made a positive impact as
global citizens. YouTube video for examples of global citizenship.
NEEDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhb6sL__mhs
• Internet access to search for resources and examples of global citizenship.
• Website resources for students: Climate Kids: https://climatekids.nasa.gov/, Global
Citizen: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/, Eco-Schools:
https://www.ecoschools.global/
• Additional websites related to topic: https://www.globaleducation.edu.au/teaching-
activity/global-citizenship-education.html, https://www.tigweb.org/,
https://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/resources,
https://www.globalonenessproject.org/
• Worksheets on Global Citizenship:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Global-Citizenship-Year-6-HASS-
Australian-Government-Citizenship-and-Civics-
3274996?st=a6219d3134e97250145c5edd22b06fa4
• Rubric for grading the essay.
• Speaker, computer, projector and screen for showing videos and examples.
• Writing prompts and worksheets to assist with brainstorming and organizing ideas.
• Peer review sheets or guidelines for students to use when reviewing each other's
essays.