7th Grade Connections Teamwork UbD
Stage 1 – Desired Results
Established Goals
What power standards will
this unit address?
SL.7.1
Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-onone, in groups, and teacher-led) with
diverse partners on grade 7 topics,
texts, and issues, building on others’
ideas and expressing their own
clearly.
WHST.6-8.1.b, d & e
1. Write arguments focused on
discipline-specific
content.
b. Support claim(s) with logical
reasoning and
relevant, accurate data and evidence
that
demonstrate an understanding of the
topic or
text, using credible sources.
d. Establish and maintain a formal
style.
e. Provide a concluding statement or
section
that follows from and supports the
argument
presented.
WHST.6-8.2.b, d-f
2. Write informative/explanatory
texts, including
the narration of historical events,
scientific
procedures/ experiments, or
technical processes.
b. Develop the topic with relevant,
well-chosen
facts, definitions, concrete details,
quotations,
or other information and examples.
d. Use precise language and domainspecific
vocabulary to inform about or
explain the
topic.
Transfer
What challenge will be required of students at the end of this unit?
How will they transfer their knowledge to a new situation?
Students will write a letter to the teacher explaining the importance of teamwork and conflict resolution strategies.
Students will continue using the information learned in this unit throughout the year whenever they are in cooperative learning
situations.
UNDERSTANDINGS
What specifically do you want students to understand?
Students will understand that…
-Teamwork is essential in school, the workplace and in life.
-Choosing to be a team player or using conflict resolution isn’t
always easy, but necessary.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
What thought-provoking questions will foster inquiry, meaning
making, and transfer?
-What are the benefits of working in a team?
-What are the challenges of working in a team?
-Why is it important to use conflict resolution strategies in life?
Acquisition
What basic concepts should students understand in order to be
What discrete skills and processes should students be able to
successful on the transfer level task?
use?
Students will know….
Students will be skilled at….
-Key teamwork and conflict resolution vocabulary:
(communication, cooperative learning, consideration,
commitment, negotiation, mediation, arbitration)
-Demonstrating successful cooperative learning
-Utilizing teamwork skills and conflict resolution strategies in
various settings
-Using effective communication is various settings
e. Establish and maintain a formal
style and
objective tone.
f. Provide a concluding statement or
section that
follows from and supports the
information or
explanation presented.
WHST.6-8.4
4. Produce clear and coherent
writing in which
the development, organization, and
style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and
audience.
Stage 2 - Evidence
Evaluative Criteria
What criteria will be used to
evaluate attainment of the
desired result?
Summative Assessment
How will students demonstrate their understanding (meaning-making and transfer) through complex performance?
Students will write a letter to the teacher showing their knowledge of teamwork skills and conflict resolution strategies. They
will use real life situations and previous activities to support their answers.
-Rubric
Formative Assessment
How will we monitor student progress to ensure that they will be successful on the summative (transfer level) task?
- Complete a pre-assessment
-Match key vocabulary words and descriptions
-Question and answer during lessons
-Identify conflict resolution strategies and teamwork skills
-Teambuilding activities
-Role play
Stage 3 – Learning Plan
Pre-Assessment
What pre-assessments will you use to check student’s prior knowledge, skill levels, and potential misconceptions?
-Jumpstarts (prompt) at the start of every lesson
-Class discussions
-Exit slips/reflections at the end of lessons
Learning Events
Do the learning events support students in experiencing success on the
transfer level task?
Progress Monitoring
How will we monitor student progress?
Demonstration:
After building student background knowledge in teamwork skills and conflict
resolution strategies, the teacher will model the skills and strategies of
teamwork and conflict resolution.
-Student conversations while working individually
Guided Practice:
The teacher will provide the prompt for the letter and support the prompt with
evidence. The teacher will model the letter writing process.
Independent Practice:
Students will follow the friendly letter format and practice proper writing skills
to show understanding of teamwork and conflict resolution concepts.
Application/Transfer:
Students will write the final draft of their letter demonstrating understanding
of teamwork skills and conflict resolution strategies and how they relate to the
real world.
-Student responses
-Student conversations while working in teams/pairs
-Student letters