ED 345 Calvin College Lesson Planning Form

Teacher: Emily Veenstra

Date: October 23

Subject/ Topic/ Theme: Road to Revolution: Protests and Propaganda

I. Objectives
What is the main focus of this lesson?
The main focus of this lesson is to familiarize the students with different ways that the patriots protested British
taxes, this case in the form of Propaganda.
How does this lesson tie in to a unit plan? (If applicable.)
This is the 3rd lesson in the unit.
What are your objectives for this lesson? (As many as needed.) Indicate connections to applicable national or
state standards. If an objective applies to only certain students write the name(s) of the student(s) to whom it
applies.

Students will be able to put themselves in the shoes of the colonist to protest the war with the British.

Students will be able to create their own propaganda posters opposing British Laws.
5 U3.1.2 Describe the causes and effects of events such as the Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party, the Intolerable Acts,
and the Boston Massacre.
II. Before you start
Prerequisite knowledge and
skills.

Assessment
(formative and summative)

Know different groups that were organized to protest British taxes, look at some of
the things these groups did to protest (last lesson).

Formative- Have students share their idea for a poster with me prior
to handing them out.
Summative- Turn in posters at the end of class.

Universal Design for Learning Networks/Domains (see UDL Guidelines)

RECOGNITION

STRATEGIC

AFFECTIVE

Multiple Means of Representation

Multiple Means of Expression

(Action)

Multiple Means of Engagement

Options for Perception

Look at two different forms of propaganda
in the book.

Options for action/interaction

Options for recruiting interest

Students will work with a partner to
create a form of propaganda.

Options for Language/Symbols

Options for Expression

Students will recall what they felt
about being taxed, and carry those
feelings into creating their
propaganda.

Options for Sustaining Effort &

Persistence

Options for Comprehension

Options for Executive Function

Options for Self Regulation

Materials-what materials
Text book.
(books, handouts, etc) do you
Cardstock
need for this lesson and do you markers
have them?

Do you need to set up your

classroom in any special way
for this lesson? If so, describe
it.

No

III. The Plan

Time

Parts

The description of (script for) the lesson, wherein you describe teacher activities and
student activities

Motivation
(Opening/
Introduction/
Engagement)

Yesterday, we discussed how the Colonists Protested in different ways. They

boycotted the tariffs. They made posters that encouraged colonists to unite.
Today, I want you to think back to the activity we did with taxes. If you were a
colonist, and you were being taxed, what sort of poster might you make.

Development

The rest of the hour, I would like you and a partner to work together on creating a poster
of propaganda or protest. Work only with your partner.

Be as creative as you like. Maybe you want to make a propaganda poster about
being united as a nation against the British. Maybe you want to make a poster
calling for the British to repeal, or take away the Stamp Act or any other act they
passed. Decide with your partner. You have 5 minutes to decide, Once your
decision is made, come see me, tell me your idea for a poster and how it would help
the colonists protest British taxes. Then grab a poster from the stool, and draw
your idea with your partner.
Closure

With 5 minutes left, have students pack up their things. Be sure you are giving
them ample notice about when pack up time is.

Your reflection on the lesson including ideas for improvement for next time: