Differentiation:
Direct Instruction: Compacting. Students will create a timeline outlining the important events and dates of the cold war.
Cooperative Learning: Flexible Grouping. Students will be randomly split into groups of 4. Students will prepare an oral report with visual aid from each countries standpoint. 2 students will work on the U.S., and 2 students will work on the Soviet Union.
Concept: Multiple levels of questions. Ask students basic questions about each political policy. Follow up with more in-depth questions on the pros and cons of each.
Cause & Effect: Learning Contracts. Students will research the Cuban missile crisis. They will create visual maps with cause and effects of the Bay of Pigs invasion, the US blockade of Cuba, and the missile sites in Cuba. The contract will specify what must be included in each map, and when each map is due by.
Differentiation for Lee:
Since Lee has difficulty writing and coming up with ideas, she will need some guidance for the final essay assignment. Personal brainstorming sessions with her will help the teacher guide her in the right direction, and also help boost in confidence in coming up with new and creative ideas.
Direct Instruction: Compacting. Students will create a timeline outlining the important events and dates of the cold war.
Cooperative Learning: Flexible Grouping. Students will be randomly split into groups of 4. Students will prepare an oral report with visual aid from each countries standpoint. 2 students will work on the U.S., and 2 students will work on the Soviet Union.
Concept: Multiple levels of questions. Ask students basic questions about each political policy. Follow up with more in-depth questions on the pros and cons of each.
Cause & Effect: Learning Contracts. Students will research the Cuban missile crisis. They will create visual maps with cause and effects of the Bay of Pigs invasion, the US blockade of Cuba, and the missile sites in Cuba. The contract will specify what must be included in each map, and when each map is due by.
Differentiation for Lee:
Since Lee has difficulty writing and coming up with ideas, she will need some guidance for the final essay assignment. Personal brainstorming sessions with her will help the teacher guide her in the right direction, and also help boost in confidence in coming up with new and creative ideas.