Understanding by Design (UbD) Lesson Plan Template

Classroom Teacher: Shelea Boyd Grade (K-12)/Developmental Level:

5
th
Grade

Date Lesson Will Be Taught: Week 4 April 24
th
1:00-2:00 Lesson Subject Area:
English Language Arts (SS integrated)

Lesson Topic: American Revolution Battle of Saratoga & Treaty of Alliance
Preservice Teacher: Susannah Reel


Stage 1- Desired Results
Established Goals/Big Ideas (Include):
What are the big picture concepts, conceptual anchors, and connections?

The Battle of Saratoga is an important turning point in the Revolutionary War. The
Battle of Saratoga led to the French aiding the Colonists, which later led to victory.

Common Core Standards:
http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_Math
Standards.pdf/http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_ELA Standards.pdf

English Language Arts
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey
ideas and information clearly.
o CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation
and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g.,
headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
o CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.2b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details,
quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.

Hawaii Content Performance Standards (HCPS III)
Social Studies
Standard 3: History: Early American History Understand important historical events through
the Revolution.
Benchmark SS.5.3.12 Revolutionary War Describe the major events of the
Revolutionary War, including key battles, key alliances, and the roles played by key
figures.



Understandings:
Students will understand that..
The Battle of Saratoga led to the Treaty
of Alliance
There were many important figures
Essential Questions:
What questions highlight the big ideas?
What are the key facts of this battle?
Why was the Battle of Saratoga
important?

involved in this battle
The Battle of Saratoga is considered the
turning point of the war
Why was the Treaty of Alliance
important?

Content Acquisition (Objectives):
Student will know.
The Battle of Saratoga allowed the
Colonists to gain French support
The British were forced to surrender to
the Colonists
The Battle of Saratoga consists of two
separate battles
The British were favored to win this
battle based on the size of their army
compared to that of the Continental
Army

Skill Acquisition (Objectives):
Student will be able to
Describe the important details from this
event
Briefly summarize the key events that
led to the Treaty of Alliance
Describe what the Treaty of Alliance is
and why it is significant
Include detail and facts when
describing the Battle of Saratoga
Identify key figures from this event

Stage 2- Assessment Evidence
Performance Tasks:
What tasks will students be able to do to
demonstrate understanding?
Students will be able to construct an
informative essay describing the
events and details from the Battle of
Saratoga. Students will use knowledge
from the Social Studies lesson to
construct their ideas in an orderly,
coherent fashion, providing detail and
factual information.

Other Evidence:
What other things can students do to show
what they know?
Students may include key ideas from
the discussion, videos, and other topics
that were learned in the Social Studies
lesson within their essay.
Students will also complete a short
formative assessment at a later time to
refresh their ideas about the topic.
Self-Assessments:
What ways can students check
understandings to set future goals?
Students may check for understanding
by evaluating their own writing and
peer-editing work.

Reflections:
What did you identify during self-evaluation?
This lesson will be brief, as students will
go directly from the social studies
lesson into the informative writing task.
Students will be encouraged to
brainstorm ideas before writing and to
finalize their writing with revisions and
peer editing.

Stage 3 Learning Plan

Learning Activities:
What will the students do during the lesson so that they achieve the stated goals? How will
you guide the students? What resources are needed?

1. Students will be given directions about the informative essay that they are to construct.
a. 5 paragraph essay
i. Introduction
ii. Battle of Saratoga summary with details. facts, key figures
iii. Treaty of Alliance, explain importance
iv. Turning point of the war, explain why
v. Conclusions, summarize ideas from essay
2. Students will use a graphic organize to construct main ideas for essay. Students may
work with partners to brainstorm and discuss the important details for the essay.
3. Students will construct a rough draft (double spaced) in their writing journal
4. Students will use our proof reading and editing checklists to revise their own work and
to peer edit with at least one classmate.
5. Students will complete the assignment by copying their essay onto final draft paper
after teacher approval
6. Students will complete assignment as homework if incomplete by end of day


Acknowledged: ________________________________________ Date: ___________ Grade (if
applicable): _________
(Course instructor, university supervisor, and/or cooperating teacher)