Title: Pass it on

Subjects: English, U.S.

Topics: Early U.S.(1600-1900) American History -Revolutionary, Civil War, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Emancipation Proclamation, Slavery and Free Africans. Reconstruction Period, Famous Leaders, Industrial and Educational Advances.

Essential Skills- Reading, writing, discussion, and research.

Materials: KINDRED and HAVING OUR SAY, WE THE PEOPLE, MASTERING U.S. HISTORY and GOVERNMENT, LAND AND LIBERTY, QUEST FOR QUALITY.
Film strip-Various American History Material, Who Built America Series.
Films-ROSEWOOD, EYES ON THE PRIZE.

Students in this class will be provided with the opportunity to interact purposefully with selected interdisciplinary materials and activities that are English and U.S. focused.

Additionally students will be provided with opportunities to engage in independent and classroom work study projects and assignments. (i.e.math/global projects)

Instructional Strategies- Classroom management

1.Small classroom instruction to help remediate

2. one to one instruction-student skill ability.

2.Cooperative work groups.

3.Student focused questioning techniques inquiry based learning.

4.KWL reading strategies, word slashes-new related vocabulary.

5.Graphic organizers, summary review sheets, quizzes, games-etc.

Activities/Assessment

1.Read and comprehend at least 2 novels, same subject or genre-(U.S. related)

2.Read and comprehend informational materials primary and secondary sources.

3.Analyze and interpret variety of functional documents in U.S. history (declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights Constitution etc.)

4.Research and write an informational report and/or project.

5.Essay RCT / Regents style

6.Produce a response to literature using interpretive and critical processes (i.e. logs, journals)

7.Analyze and revise work to improve its clarity and effectiveness.

8.Classroom presentations-dramatic skits and role play