Goals and Objectives
Students will understand the political and economic causes of the French Revolution
Students will be able to identify and define each of the three estates
Students will be able to identify and define each of the three estates
California State Content Standards
10.2 Students compare and contrast the Glorious Revolution of England, the
American Revolution, and the French Revolution and their enduring effects
worldwide on the political expectations for self-government and individual
liberty.
American Revolution, and the French Revolution and their enduring effects
worldwide on the political expectations for self-government and individual
liberty.
Common Core Literacy Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY .RH.9-10.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary describing political, social, or economic aspects of history/social science.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY .RH.9-10.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Driving Historical Question
What circumstances and decisions led to the French Revolution?
Lesson Introduction
The lesson will begin with a Think-Write-Pair-Share. When students enter the class they will see a warm-up question- When do you think it is necessary for citizens to overthrow their government? Students will have 30 seconds to think, a few minutes to write, and a few minutes to share with their partners. Then we will re-convene as a class and discuss their ideas. This will access prior knowledge in that some might bring up previous historical examples. Furthermore, it will show them that they already know some of themes we will explore in the French Revolution
Vocabulary
Words like Estates, Old Regime, Clergy, Nobility, and Bourgeoisie will be explained throughout the lesson. All the content vocabulary will appear in red so students know to pause and reflect on the words. I will explain the definitions and have students write it in their notes. Furthermore, most of the terms are accompanied by visual representations in the powerpoint and their guided notes.
Content Delivery Method
I will give a powerpoint presentation to introduce the four major causes of the French Revolution. Throughout the lecture I will pause and ask students critical thinking questions about the content and about how the content is relevant to today’s society.
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Student Engagement
Students will complete guided notes during the lecture. The notes ask students to fill in the blank with important terms. The notes also require students to study charts, respond to quotes, and analyze a political cartoon.
Lesson Closure
The lesson will end with students examining a political cartoon, which depicts the third estate beginning to revolt. Students will write who they think the men represent and then predict what they think will happen next based on the cartoon.
Assessments (formative and Summative)
There will be formative assessments in the form of questioning throughout the lesson. The guided notes have graphs and charts. As students are working on these activities, I will walk around the room and check for understanding.
There will also be a summative assessment. At the end of the week, I will collect the guided notes to study in depth the student responses and grade them to make sure that students are ready for the final test.
Accommodations for English Learners, Striving Readers and Students with Special Needs
English learners can utilize the charts, pictures, and other visual representations to better understand the key concepts. They will also be given the definitions of content vocabulary. Striving readers will hear the content through the lecture and thus do not have to completely rely on the textbook. Students with special needs can also use the pictures and charts. Everyone will have the chance to speak with peers along with general class discussions.
Resources
Powerpoint and Guided Notes