Unit Plan Template

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Unit Author

First and Last Name

Dwayne Grant, Runell King, Langley Pierre, Amanda

Schellhaas

Authors E-mail Address

ddwayn1@lsu.edu, rking26@lsu.edu,
lpierr1@lsu.edu, aschel5@lsu.edu

Course Name(s)

ELRC

Course Number(s)

4507

Course Section(s)

Summer 2015 Session B

Instructor(s) Name(s)

Debbie Heroman

Unit Overview

Unit Plan Title

September 11, 2001 and Its Aftermath
Curriculum-Framing Questions
Goals

Content Questions

After completing this unit, students will be able to do

the following:
--identify the events of September 11, 2001 as well
as evaluate the short term effects of these events
--evaluate POV by exploring and writing from varied
POVs
--make comparisons of events that take place at
different time periods and orally articulate their
views
--interpret data compiled through a survey
--analyze theme, mood, and tone

Unit Summary

Students will explore the aftermath of the Spetember 11th terrorist attacks using
a cross disciplinary approach. In social studies they will focus they will analyze
perspective by focusing on the heroic response of Americans. In English they will
evaluate theme, mood, and tone in newspaper articles about the event followed
by the creation of a newspaper article based on an interview they conduct. In
Math they will complete a statistical analysis. And in speech they will develop a
motivating speech after comparing the events of 9/11 to the bombing of Pearl
Harbor.
Subject Area(s) (List all subjects that apply)

English, Social Studies, Speech, Statistics

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Grade Level [Click box(es) of all grade level(s) that your Unit targets]

K-2
6-8
ESL
Gifted and Talented

3-5
9-12
Resource
Other:

Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes

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Procedures

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Aftermath of 9/11 Social Studies Amanda Schellhaas

Evaluating 9/ 11 Newspaper Articles ELA - Langley Pierre
Statistical Analysis of September 11 Math Runell King
Developing a Motivational Speech Speech Dwayne Grant

Approximate Time Needed

Social Studies: 1 60 minute class period

English: 2-3 60 minute class periods
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Statistics: 1 60 minute class period

Speech: 1 90 minute class period
Prerequisite Skills

Social Studies: Knowledge of the events of September 11, Understanding of how

to compose a blog using Google Blogger, RAFT Writing format
English: Knowledge of the events of September 11, Understanding of Moodle
Discussion Forums, Knowledge of theme, mood, and tone.
Statistics: Students should have an already existing knowledge base as it relates
to the major events that occurred during September 11, 2001. Although it is not a
requirement, students should also have a basic understanding of algebraic
expressions, problem solving, and basic Microsoft Excel Skills. Additionally,
students should be able to differentiate between measures of central tendency
(mean, median, and mode) and measures of variation (range, variance, standard
deviation).
Speech: The students should be familiar with the basic events that happened
during the attacks on December 7, 1941 of Pearl Harbor and September 11, 2001.
Student should have prior knowledge of presentation software (ie; PowerPoint, or
Screen castomatic)
Materials and Resources

Technology Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed)

Camera
Laser Disk
VCR
Computer(s)
Printer
Video Camera
Digital Camera
Projection System
Video Conferencing Equip.
DVD Player
Scanner
Other: SmartBoard,
Microphone,
Webcam
Internet Connection
Television
Technology Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)
Database/Spreadsheet
Image Processing
Desktop Publishing
Internet Web Browser
E-mail Software
Multimedia
Encyclopedia on CD-ROM

Web Page Development

Word Processing
Other: Presentation
Software

Printed Materials

N/A

Supplies

N/A

Internet Resources

Moodle Server, YouTube, Screencast-o-matic, Google

Blogger

Others

N/A

Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction

Resource Student

Students will be given extended time and assignments

will be shortened according to their established
accommodations.

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Non-Native English
Speaker

Students wil have access to google translate in order

to aid in their reading and writing.

Gifted Student

Lesson extensions will be provided for students who

need a greater challenge or finish early.

Student Assessment

Student work for each subject area will be assessed using the rubrics provided.

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