Background Causes of the American Revolution Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plan
Background Causes of the American Revolution Lesson
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- Lesson Plan with notes
- 3 Ability Levels of Vocabulary Sheets
- 2 Ability Levels of Note Sheets for Enriched PowerPoint
- 2 Ability Levels of Note Sheets for Basic PowerPoint
- 2 Ability Levels DBQ Activity with Answer Sheets
- 2 Ability Levels of a Graphic Organizer
- 2 Ability Levels of Homework Essential Questions
Background Causes of the American Revolution Lesson Vocabulary
The anticipatory set is a vocabulary work sheet that is based on the Multiple Intelligence Theory and uses ability levels to differentiate instruction. There are three sections: vocabulary word, definition, and allows student choice between a drawing or a sentence that shows understanding. There are three ability levels of these sheets to challenge students on their own ability level. The basic level includes the vocabulary word and definitions so that they can read it and then use it in the third box with either a drawing or a sentence. The average ability level includes the vocabulary word and slotted definitions in which they fill from the PowerPoint. The slots highlight the most important part of the definition. They then will need to draw or write a sentence in the third box. The enriched version allows room for more critical thinking by having the students write the definition in their own words and then work on the third box for drawing or a sentence. Below is an example of the three ability levels vocabulary sheet.
Background Causes of the American Revolution Differentiated Instruction Vocabulary Sheet
Background Causes of the American Revolution Lesson Note Sheets
Differentiated instruction continues with the note section of the “Background Causes of the American Revolution” social studies differentiated instruction lesson plan. There are two ability levels of a PowerPoint that contains the same content. The basic level has been simplified to allow students the opportunity to finish their notes and have time to review with a partner or on their own. The basic note sheet uses slotted notes that they can fill in as they go through the PowerPoint. The enriched version goes into more detail and allows the students to use their critical thinking skills to write their notes in their own words. Below is an example of the basic note sheet that goes with the PowerPoint.
Background Causes of the American Revolution Differentiated Instruction note sheets
Background Causes of the American Revolution Lesson DBQ Activity
The activity uses mixed ability level grouping to interpret the Data Based Questions provided about the Albany Plan of Union. This also bring in the Common Core Standards.
Albany Plan of Union
Background Causes of the American Revolution Lesson Graphic Organizers
For the Concluding Set, the Background Causes of the American Revolution lesson offers a differentiated instruction graphic organizer that is available in two different ability levels. The basic ability level has the content but not the titles in the boxes and also includes a word box. The enriched version allows students to use more critical thinking skills by filling in the content box around the titles. Below is the graphic organizer. It focuses on both the economic causes and the political causes of the American Revolution.
Background Causes of the American Revolution Differentiated Instruction Graphic Organizer
Background Causes of the American Revolution Lesson Homework
There is even differentiated instruction using different ability levels for homework included in the Background Causes of the American Revolution lesson as seen below.
Background Causes of the American Revolution Differentiated Instruction Homework
The “Background Causes of the American Revolution” differentiated instruction lesson plan should be used in a middle school classroom and is perfect for NYS. Below are more links that can help you learn more about the “Background Causes of the American Revolution” differentiated instruction lesson plan.
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