WOODLAND HILLS SECONDARY LESSON PLAN
Name: Mr. Ralston
Date:
02/09/15
Length of Lesson: 1 week
Content Area: World Cultures
STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
LESSON TOPIC (Module, if applicable):
A Continuation of France and introduction to Spain.
BIG IDEAS:
UNDERSTANDING GOALS (CONCEPTS):
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
What are the cultural characteristics of Spain? What is
Spainish cuisine? What are some of the historical important
events involving Spain? What is America's relationship with
Spain? Why do they run with bulls?
Students will understand: Students will understand the basic demographic
information about Spain. Students will understand the basic ideas behind the
government of Spain. Students will understand the role that America plays in
that area and the history of America and
Spain. Students will understand the culture of Spain and the historical
importance that Spain played in expanding European culture.
VOCABULARY:
infer, compare, contrast, generalize, illustrate, explain,
cuisine, conquer, conquistador, siesta
(Content standards, assessment anchors, eligible content) objectives, and skill
focus)
7.1 Basic Geographic Literacy
7.2 The Physical Characteristics of Places and Regions
Assessment Anchors R11 A1.1. Apply Voc
R11.A1.4 Identify and Explain main ideas
STUDENT OBJECTIVES (COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES):
Students will be able to:
SWBAT explain how Spain plays a major role in world
events. SWBAT demonstrate their knowledge of Spain by
creating short writing samples about the countries. SWBAT
explain what the European union is and how it came about.
SWBAT analyze America's role with Spain and predict the
future relationship with them. SWBAT understand old
vocabulary and apply those words to different class activities.
SWBAT understand how close neighbors have developed
such different cultures over time. SWBAT understand the
different cultural traits of Spain.
STAGE II – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
PERFORMANCE TASK: Students will take notes on Spain.
Graphic organizers will be used to categorize the facts about
Spain. The goal of this lesson is to have a topic that interests
the students enough to put good effort forth in developing
summarizing skills and writing skills. Class participation will
also be assessed. A word-wall list will be reviewed. Short
films on Spain will be shown. A menu of French food will be
continued and finished.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:
Summarizing Main Ideas
Graphic Organizers
Thumbs Up
STAGE III: LEARNING PLAN
INSTRUCTIONAL
PROCEDURES:
Do Now;
Mini Lesson:
Guided Practice:
Independent Practice:
Summations/Formative Assessments:
Reflections:
-Do Now
-Current events will be
discussed throughout the
week and when brought up
by students.
-Short clips about the culture
of Spain will be shown
MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES:
Maps,
Internet, notes on Spain,
class notebooks, handouts,
lecture and notes materials,
clips about Spanish culture
and America's business
there.
INTERVENTIONS:
-1-on-1 instruction
-small group
-repetition
-reminders to stay on task
-extended time for activities
when needed
ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments not completed
in class will be homework.
during lectures.
-Short readings on historic
Spanish events will be read
and summarized.
-Research will be done on the
current relationship between
America and Spain.
-Small writing samples will
be completed to practice
writing skills.
-Passages from the text will
be read and critical thinking
activity will follow. Passages
about the running of the
bulls will be read.
-A blank map of the Spain
will be distributed and
students will create their own
map.
-Students will research and
continue to create a French
Menu.
-World news websites will be
researched to gain knowledge
on foreign news.