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