Goals & ObjectivesGoal: Students will learn how Representational Democracy operates in America.
Objective: To list the levels, positions, and functions of a Political Party's hierarchy. |
Driving Historical QuestionHow does a Representational Democracy function differently than a Direct Democracy?
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California State Content Standards12.6 Students evaluate issues regarding campaigns for national, state, and local elective offices.
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Common Core Literacy StandardsReading 11-12.2 -- Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.
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Lesson Introduction (Anticipatory Set/Hook/Accessing Prior Knowledge) ‖ Time: 5 - 10
After the class completes the Lecture and Guided Note activity for how America came about being a two party system, the class will have a good understanding of their external efforts. I will start the class by recalling key pieces of the lecture and their discussions in order to warm up their minds. Then, I will present them with a few questions about the various material. “Why did President Teddy Roosevelt run independently instead of with the Republican Party?” Certain questions they may be able to briskly answer, but will prompt the class to ponder on what happened inside the Republican Party.
Vocabulary (Content Language Development) ‖ Time: -- --
Precinct – Ward – Party County – Chairperson - State Convention - National Convention - Patronage
Content Delivery (Method of Instruction) ‖ Time: 20 – 30*
I will handout a Graphic Organizer as the students are pulling out their text books. They will open their books to the Participating in Government chapter and Party Organization section to complete the worksheet. The class my read silently on their own, or pair with a partner and read quietly with each other.
Student Engagement (Critical Thinking & Student Activities) ‖ Time: 20 – 30*
While reading this section, students will fill in a Graphic Organizer which demonstrates the breakdown of a political party. The worksheet will have blank rectangles connected together in a pyramid fashion. Students need to mark each level of rectangles for what they are in the hierarchy, people that occupy those positions, and functions. On both sides of this pyramid, is another rectangle with an arrow pointing at the pyramid. Written above the left rectangle is “Loyal” and above the right rectangle is written “Opposition.” Everyone needs to have each hierarchy level labeled and two descriptive features and functions that belong to each.
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Lesson Closure ‖ Time: 5 – 10
Near the end of the class, I will gather everyone’s attention so that we can go over the basics together. Everyone, by the end of class, should at least have each rectangle level of the party’s hierarchy labeled. If anyone is not finished, they may take it for homework and receive a stamp the following class day.
Assessments (Formative & Summative)
This is a formal, formative assessment to evaluate student’s comprehension of organization for political parties. Credit is earned by correctly and completely designating each level of the hierarchy with labels and descriptive items.
Accommodations for English Learners, Striving Readers and Students with Special Needs
By allowing the class to read solo or in pairs makes adapting this lesson for English Learners and Striving Readers much easier. Since this is an assignment that heavily depends on their reading comprehension of the textbook, they will be most affected. Having these students pair up with proactive partner will be the best way help them strengthen their skills and progress through the worksheet in a timely manner. If no students are willing to pair up with them, I can also act as a partner for them all so long as it is a small group of two or three. For my Special Needs students, someone with ADD or ADHD might find this activity difficult to complete. Depending on those students, individually, it might be better that I pair them with a focused peer or have them read solo under my guidance. It will all depend on their personality and temperament.
Resources (Books, Websites, Handouts, Materials)
Twelfth Grade Civics Text book, “United States Government.”