Common Core Social Studies Learning Plan Template Lesson Title: 19th 20th Immigration Policy: Debating Problems and Solutions – Author Name: Sarah Brown Contact Information: sabrown@washoeschools.net Appropriate for Grade Level(s): 11th Grade (designed for an AP US course) History Standard(s)/Applicable CCSS(s) (RI, W, S&L, L): US History Standards H1.[9-12].4 Define nativism and explain the political and social responses to immigration into the United States. CCSS Reading Standards RH11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole. RH11-12.2 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. CCSS Writing Standards WH11-12.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. WH11-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Type of Lesson: Primary Source Analysis and Immigration Policy Writing Activity Student Readings (list): Documents are included with lesson. Total Time Needed: 2 2.5 hours – Lesson Outline: Time Frame What is the teacher doing? What are students doing? (e.g. 15 minutes) 15-20 Play by Neil Diamond twice. Lead Students first just listen to the song. The next “America” minutes students through a discussion of the lyrics, time it is played ask students to annotate, helping them review the experiences of reflecting on how the symbols and ideas reflect immigrants from 1880-1920 (students should the immigrant experience from 1880-1920. have already discussed this content knowledge). Students will then discuss as a whole group. Touch on reasons for immigrating, dangers or challenges of immigrating, etc. 5-10 minutes Pass out the Immigration Policy Debate handout. Explain the entire lesson to the students including first the analysis of documents, second the creation of policy recommendations (claims) based on the evidence in the documents, third a whole class discussion of recommendations,
Common Core Social Studies Learning Plan Template Lesson Title: 19th – 20th Immigration Policy: Debating Problems and Solutions Author Name: Sarah Brown Contact Information: sabrown@washoeschools.net Appropriate for Grade Level(s): 11th Grade (designed for an AP US course) History Standard(s)/Applicable CCSS(s) (RI, W, S&L, L): US History Standards H1.[9-12].4 Define nativism and explain the political and social responses to immigration into the United States. CCSS Reading Standards RH11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole. RH11-12.2 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. CCSS Writing Standards WH11-12.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. WH11-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Type of Lesson: Primary Source Analysis and Immigration Policy Writing Activity Student Readings (list): Documents are included with lesson. Total Time Needed: 2 – 2.5 hours Lesson Outline: Time Frame (e.g. 15 minutes) What is the teacher doing? What are students doing? 15-20 minutes Play “America” by Neil Diamond twice. Lead students through a discussion of the lyrics, helping them review the experiences of immigrants from 1880-1920 (students should have already discussed this content knowledge). Touch on reasons for immigrating, dangers or challenges of immigrating, etc. Students first just listen to the song. The next time it is played ask students to annotate, reflecting on how the symbols and ideas reflect the immigrant experience from 1880-1920. Students will then discuss as a whole group. 5-10 minutes Pass out the Immigration Policy Debate handout. Explain the entire lesson to the students including first the analysis of documents, second the creation of policy recommendations (claims) based on the evidence in the documents, third a whole class discussion of recommendations,
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