Lesson Plan

Teacher : C Hinson Whittington

Course/ Subject: American Government 

Date of Instruction: 

Opening (I Do)

An engaging process for lesson introduction that is specifically planned to encourage equitable and purposeful student participation. Describe the instructional process that will be used to introduce the lesson.

TKES 1, 2, 3,4,5, 8,10

Standard/s:     

 SSCG8 (f) Explain the functions of various leadership positions and committees within the legislature

Learning Target:

 I will explain the various leadership positions and committees

Success Criteria:

• I can explain the function of the various leadership positions in the House of Representatives

• I can explain the function of various committees in the House of Representatives 

• I can determine how committees from both chambers influence the legislative process

Introduction/Connection: 

Each day is a review over the previously taught material which includes visuals, discussion, review ticket time 

DIRECT INSTRUCTION:

Finish  One Pager and Review: Powers of Congress

Google Slides Notes: Functions of Congress

Work Period  (We Do, You Do)

Students learning by doing/demonstrating learning expectations.  Describe the instructional process that will be used to engage the students in the work period.

TKES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 8,10

GUIDED PRACTICE:  

Interactive Notebook

INDEPENDENT/COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE/DIFFERENTIATION:

Students will discuss and read aloud with visuals and explain why the scenario/visual describes the Structure of the US Congress

Closing  (We Check)

Describe the instructional process that will be used to close the lesson and check for student understanding .

TKES : 1,2,3, 4,5,6,7,8

SUMMARIZE/CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING:

Teacher observation, student participation, quiz summaries, work completion