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Social Studies Lesson Plan Template

Group Members/Group Name: _____Julia Richter and JD Robinson


Thematic Unit Theme/Title/Grade Level: ___ American Revolution/ The English Colonies / 5th Grade_
Group Wiki/Weebly space address: _______________________________________________________
Daily Lesson Plan Day/Title: __ ______Lesson 1: The English Colonies_____
Lesson Length (ie. 30 minutes): __ _____120 minutes_____________

Rationale for Instruction Student will be introduced to the first English colonies that began forming in the late 1500s and were
A rationale is an essential part of the beginning of our nation. They will explore the different groups of people that came to the colonies
thoughtful planning of classroom
instruction. This is a brief written including: the first English colonists, the Pilgrims and slaves and what affect they had on the
statement of the purpose for instruction development of the colonies. Students will also learn about the geography of the English colonies.
and the connection of the purpose to
instruction that has come before and will
follow.
NCSS Theme/Next NCSS Theme: TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE
Generation Sunshine State Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of the past and its legacy.
Standards/Common Core NGSSS:
Standards (LAFS/MAFS) SS.5.A.3.1 Describe technological developments that shaped European exploration.
List each standard that will be addressed SS.5.A.3.2 Investigate (nationality, sponsoring country, motives, dates and routes of travel,
during the lesson. Cutting and pasting
from the website is allowed. You must accomplishments) the European explorers.
have a minimum of 3 standards that SS.5.A.3.3 Describe interactions among Native Americans, Africans, English, French, Dutch, and
represent multiple content areas identified Spanish for control of North America.
in this portion of the lesson plan.
SS.5.A.4.3 Identify significant individuals responsible for the development of the New England,
These can be downloaded from the Middle, and Southern colonies.
Florida Dept of Education SS.5.A.4.4 Demonstrate an understanding of political, economic, and social aspects of daily colonial life
www.cpalms.org/homepage/index.aspx.
in the thirteen colonies.
SS.5.A.4.5 Explain the importance of Triangular Trade linking Africa, the West Indies, the British
Colonies, and Europe.
Common Core:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.3
Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a
historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.

Learning Objectives The students will be able to identify the reasons why settlers began coming to the colonies.
What will students know and be able to The Students will be able to identify the characteristics of different groups of people that traveled to the
do at the end of this lesson? Be sure to set
significant (related to NGSS Themes, colonies.
CCSS, and NGSSS), challenging, The students will understand the geography, climates and environmental characteristics of the colonies.
measurable and appropriate learning
goals!
Modified 5/15 Van De Mark from document created by L. Spaulding
Social Studies Lesson Plan Template
Student Activities & Instructional Input and Procedures:
Procedures 1. I will ask students the question Does anyone know how our country was started? I will field answers and explain
how our country started by people from foreign lands coming across oceans to what is now the United States.
Design for Instruction 2. We will begin the unit by follow directions to create a One-Pocket Vocabulary Organizer to glue into their History
What best practice strategies will be
notebooks. This will be used throughout the unit to help keep track of the unit vocabulary words.
implemented?
3. Students will be selected to read portions of The English Colonies Article that is displayed on the overhead. As we
How will you communicate student
read through the article we will stop and talk about the integrated vocabulary when necessary.
expectation?
ESOL: students will be provided with a handout of the article to follow along with. Maps, Illustrations.
What products will be developed and
created by students?
4. After reading the article students will complete the The English Colonies Reading Comprehension Questions
Consider Contextual Factors (learning worksheet. After students are given tome to complete to worksheet we will go over the answers together and discuss
differences/learning environment) that any questions that students may have.
may be in place in your classroom. ESOL: Allow for verbal answers and/or reading questions aloud to student.
5. Students will complete a Journal Writing activity by answering pre-writing questions and writing an imaginative
letter using proper format to a black slave in Africa.
ESOL: Allow for student to complete assignment orally instead of written.
6. Students will differentiate between primary and secondary sources.
7. Take a Vocabulary Quiz for The American Revolution Part I
ESOL: Student will be allowed additional time to complete quiz.
Assessment Students will be assessed by completing the :
How will student learning be assessed? The English Colonies Reading Comprehension Questions
Authentic/Alternative assessments? Letter to a slave journal writing activity
Does your assessment align with your Vocabulary Quiz
objectives, standards and procedures?
Informal assessment (multiple modes):
participation rubrics, journal entries,
collaborative planning/presentation
notes
Resources/Materials Materials:
The English Colonies reading Comprehension Worksheet
The English Colonies Flip Book
Circle Chart
Journal Writing Worksheet
Pencils
Scissors
Glue

ESOL:
Exceptionalities Students will be provided with a handout of the article to follow along with. Maps, Illustrations
What accommodations or modifications Allow for verbal answers and/or reading questions aloud to student.
do you make for ESOL, Gifted/Talented Allow for student to complete assignment orally instead of written.
students, Learning/Reading disabilities, Student will be allowed additional time to complete quiz.
etc.

These accommodations and/or


Modified 5/15 Van De Mark from document created by L. Spaulding
Social Studies Lesson Plan Template
modifications should be listed within the
procedures section of the lesson plan as
well as in this section of the document.
Additional Comments and Make comments here related to ideas for homework, parent involvement, extension to the lesson plan, etc.
Notes

Modified 5/15 Van De Mark from document created by L. Spaulding

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