JCHS Understanding by Design
Lesson Plan Template
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Teacher’s Name: Kathleen O. Ryan
Subject: Introduction to Sociology
Title of Unit: Sociological Perspective
Inclusive Dates: From: 9/4/2014 – 9/12/2014
Core Curriculum Content Standards and Benchmarks:
1. 6.1.12.A.2
2. 6.1.12.A.4
3. 6.1.12.A.5
4. 6.2.12.E.B
5. 6.2.12.E.10
Overarching Objectives: (Brief Unit Summary):
Students will explore and gain understanding of basic sociological terms.
Students will identify renowned sociologists and their theories.
Students will understand the basic sociological theoretical paradigms which guide thinking
and research in this discipline.
Students will apply these frameworks (paradigms) to the subject of sports.
Essential Questions: What essential questions will guide this lesson?
(What will students remember in three years about this unit?)
1. What are the basic terms of the discipline of Sociology and how are they used?
2. Who are the most well known sociologists and what are their theories?
3. Why are there three basic theoretical paradigms in sociology and how do they guide
sociological thinking and research?
4. How can a familiar part of everyday life, such as sports, be viewed through each of
the three theoretical paradigms?
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JCHS Understanding by Design
Lesson Plan Template
Page _____ of _____
Teacher’s Name: Kathleen O. Ryan
Subject: Introduction to Sociology
Title of Unit: Sociological Perspective
Inclusive Dates: From: 9/4/2014 – 9/12/2014
Asssessment(s):
(What evidence will demonstrate that students learned and will understand?)
Select the appropriate item(s), and briefly describe the assessment(s).
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X
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X
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Performance Tasks, Projects:
Quizzes, Tests, Academic Prompts:
Informal observations/discussions/interviews:
Student Self-Assessment:
Other:
Descriptions:
Students will write a five-paragraph essay about themselves.
Students will write a paper describing the three theoretical paradigms. They will
choose their favorite and justify that choice.
Students will have a test on the first unit’s material.
Students will work in groups to complete a task, later discussing how group
dynamics worked.
Students will discuss in class the material they have read in the text. They will
adjust their notes (self-prepared) accordingly.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in public speaking through a current events
oral presentation.
Notes or Comments:
Sociology is taught in a manner similar to a college course. Students use a college text.
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JCHS Understanding by Design
Lesson Plan Template
Page _____ of _____
Teacher’s Name: Kathleen O. Ryan
Subject: Introduction to Sociology
Title of Unit: Sociological Perspective
Inclusive Dates: From: 9/4/2014 – 9/12/2014
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JCHS Understanding by Design
Lesson Plan Template
Page _____ of _____
Teacher’s Name: Kathleen O. Ryan
Subject: Introduction to Sociology
Title of Unit: Sociological Perspective
Inclusive Dates: From: 9/4/2014 – 9/12/2014
How will we accomplish the following?
How will I introduce and explain this strategy so that students will understand the how and
why? (inductive method, mini-lecture, demonstration, notes, etc.)
How will I model this strategy for my students? (exemplars and/or demonstrations)
How will I provide opportunities for guided practice?
How will I monitor/gauge students’ understanding of the strategy and the skill it develops?
(formative assessment) How will I determine student readiness?
Using real texts, how will students independently practice using the strategy and the skill it
targets?
How will I adapt or differentiate this lesson for grade and skill level?
How will I engage students in a reflection of how this strategy has developed this particular skill
and how it has helped each of them become a more effective reader?
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JCHS Understanding by Design
Lesson Plan Template
Page _____ of _____
Teacher’s Name: Kathleen O. Ryan
Subject: Introduction to Sociology
Title of Unit: Sociological Perspective
Inclusive Dates: From: 9/4/2014 – 9/12/2014
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