Deliverable
First Position Claim
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
5.C.CP.3
5.G.GR.1
Essential Question
Submission Required
Students create a concise written claim stating their initial position, include a brief personal stake in the issue, and outline initial reasoning to be refined in later phases.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
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Grouping
Individual
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Begin with an introduction to the essential questions in a short, engaging presentation. (10 min) |
| 2 | Facilitate a group discussion where students share prior knowledge about early American conflicts and government formation. Use guiding questions to explore perspectives. (15 min) |
| 3 | Introduce the day's activity: 'First Position Claim.' Explain the task of drafting an initial position on the influence of early American conflicts on government structure. (5 min) |
| 4 | Provide time for students to individually brainstorm and write down their initial position claim, including their personal stake and reasoning. Support with sentence starters. (20 min) |
| 5 | Organize students into small groups to share and discuss their position claims, focusing on refining ideas through collaborative feedback. (10 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Prepare a short presentation introducing the essential questions. Ensure guiding questions and sentence starters are ready for distribution.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to think about how the conflicts among early American settlers shaped the government. You'll start by discussing your ideas in a group and then create your own claim about it. You'll need paper and a pencil for writing your thoughts. Finally, share and refine your claim with your peers.