Lesson Plan Julius Zuke, Librarian Date: November 15, 2012 Periods: 2, 3-4, 6 Teacher:Hafeez Prior Knowledge About the Students: Currently studying WW II or FDR’s New Deal Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Analysis 6+1 Writing Emphasis: ideas, voice, fluency, organization, word choice, conventions

Learning Target I can post information about New Deal programs or the road to World War II on a discussion board. Quantity of work required; seating to reduce distraction

Common Core Connection Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real- world connection for using this process in own life Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve problems. 1.k Complete a simple bibliographic citation. 3.f Contribute their ideas both within and beyond the learning community.

Word Wall: Clearing the Vocabulary Discussion board TS3 FDR Post New Deal

New Deal Programs

Questions How did the programs of the New Deal provide work for the unemployed? How did the programs of the New Deal get things done that needed doing anyway? How did the programs of the New Deal help the economy? If you had been alive during the New Deal, what do you think you would have been doing? Explain why the New Deal programs would or would not help the economy again in 2012.

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Posters which highlight the many programs of the New Deal ml ml

The Beginnings of World War Two

Questions Most countries that were not directly affected by Germany’s aggression in the 1930’s tried very hard not to start a war with Germany.Talk about (give details) about three events before 1941 that should have made the United States join the war earlier. Explain your choice of events.

Only read the section, “Leading Up to the War” meline.php meline.php

Look at the dates at the beginning of the timeline timeline timeline

A British Look at the Causes of World War II Look at the timeline, especially for the earelier dates. Be sure to click on the WWII Intro button on the left hand side of the screen.

Timeline from National Geographic media/timeline/world-war-ii-timeline/?ar_a=1 media/timeline/world-war-ii-timeline/?ar_a=1

Focus on one question, and answer it using several sentences and many details.

What will you do with this information? Let me demonstrate… Visual and aural demonstrations Gradual Release

Go to “MY PLACES.”

Find the name of this class. HINT: If you have U.S. History, click on that instead!

Click on TOOLS.

Click on DISCUSSION BOARD. You may have to scroll down to see it.

Click on your topic—New Deal WW II New Deal Programs Causes of World War Two

Create a thread

A thread is a blank form to fill out. Your subject should let the reader know which question you are answering. In the main box. Give your answer, lots of details, and perhaps a reaction. Rise of Nazism Even though Hitler was clinically insane, he was a good speaker and could craft interesting speeches. One of his most powerful speeches reminded citizens that Europe took away some of Germany’s land during World War I, and that Germany deserved to get it back. Hitler was appealing to older voters, telling them what they wanted to hear. Paste citation from the end of the article here.

After proofreading your response, hit the SUBMIT button.

This is what people will see. You can read what other peole have posted, and you can create a post of your own… Rise of Nazism

…or respond to/add to what someone else has said. Sounds to me that politicians are still playing this trick to get elected.

Important Questions: What information do I need? How should I take notes? How will I cite (document) my sources of information? How will I know when the job is correctly done? How can I pace myself?

Citations are at the bottom of each article—another reason to use SIRS Discoverer!

RUBRIC *I have a title. *I displayed my name. *I dated my work. %I cited all sources using MLA. #My grammar is correct. #My spelling is correct. #Punctuation is correct. #Capitalization is correct. *I have a main idea. % I support my main idea with several relevant supporting details. If you did ALL of the items with a Then your work *Has barely begun #Is almost ready to show %Is ready, and will be taken seriously Peer/teacher tutoring and assistance available

Important Questions: What steps are still unclear?

Now work independently… Peer and teacher tutoring Proofreading to refine conventions Proofreading to refine citations Using technology to publish the finished result Using Natural Reader to comprehend information Use closed captioning to comprehend information Gradual Release

RUBRIC *I have a title. *I displayed my name. *I dated my work. %I cited all sources using MLA. #My grammar is correct. #My spelling is correct. #Punctuation is correct. #Capitalization is correct. *I have a main idea. % I support my main idea with several relevant supporting details. If you did ALL of the items with a Then your work *Has barely begun * and #Is almost ready to show * and # and % Is ready, and will be taken seriously

Important Questions You Still Have:

What do we need to do next? Amount of work expected