CURS 4000 IS Core

Method Lesson PlanRevised 19/09/2012

Lesson Plan
Subject/Course: History
Grade Level: 7
Topic: New France
AT Name: Matthew Ross

TC Name: Amy Sansone

Date: October 14, 2014
Time of Class: 45 min
Location: Room 210

1. Curriculum Expectation(s) and Learning Goal(s) for the Lesson

a) Expectations: (List 1-3 specific expectations from the Ontario Curriculum. Be realistic about how much you can accomplish in one
lesson.)
Focus On: Historical Perspective and Historical Significance
A2. 3 Analyse and construct maps as part of their investigations into significant events, developments, and or/issues related to the shift
in power in Colonial Canada from France to Britain, with a focus on exploring their spatial boundaries.
A2.4 Interpret and analyse information and evidence relevant to their investigations, using a variety of tools
A2.5 Evaluate evidence and draw conclusions about perspectives of different groups on significant events, developments, or issues
related to the shift in power in colonial Canada from France to Britain.
b) Learning Goal(s): (In your own words, what do you want the students to have learned by the end of the lesson? How will you know
what they have learned the information?)
Students will be able to:

1. Interpret information on an exploration map by identifying the legend, voyage routes, and its correlation to a present day map
2. Critically analyse primary sources by identifying the intentions of the writers or artists
3. Write a summary paragraph on the textbook section Cartier Explores the Coast including an opening statement, key points,
and a closing statement.
c) Success Criteria: (The I can statements that specifically outline what the students need to do in order to achieve the learning
goal)

1. A. I can identify each of Cartiers voyage routes to New France by referring to the legend on the map
B. I can name the present day provinces along Cartiers voyage routes

2. I can examine and gather extra information about a painting of a Mikmaq camp by answering critical questions
3. I can write a summary paragraph about Cartiers exploration of New France.
2. Pre-assessment and Accommodations / Modifications (What knowledge do you need and what can you do to ensure the
success of all students? Include IEP considerations when applicable) Use initials of students rather than full names.
Pre-assessment: (Describe the students)
Accommodation/ Modification: (How will you adapt your lesson)
Academic Needs: (e.g. student finishes early or doesnt
finish, student has difficulty understanding
the concepts)
Jacques
Cartier

Have students read the questions first

Homework: October 12, 2014

Write a summary paragraph for the section Cartier Explores the Coast on pages 15-18.
1. Include important information only (use the headings to help you)
2. Include an opening and closing statement
3. Ensure that all grammar and sentence structure is correct.
4. Make sure the summary is substantially shorter than the original
5. About half a page in length
- Peers will read your paragraph and complete a Summary Checklist next class as a review for todays class.
- Will be handed in for assessment and feedback, and will count toward homework completion mark.

Opening Statement: A sentence describing the topic.

Body of the paragraph: Important points of the reading.
Closing Statement: Relating to the opening statement, but in different words .
SUMMARY PARAGRAPH:

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