Molloy College

Division of Education
Lesson Plan
Student: Krystal Rosado
Course: EDU 537 03
Grade: 1

Professor: Blair and Sheenan

Date: 4/11/15
Content Area: History
Topic: GOOD CITIZENSHIP Lesson #1

Instructional Objective
After reading a book, completing a class-chart that lists character traits of a good citizen,
discussing what a good citizen is, and identifying who is a good citizen, students will
view a Pear deck presentation and will complete five multiple choice questions with a
score of 4 out of 5 based on the questions.
Standards
NY State Social studies Standards
Standard 4: The Living Environment
1.3 A citizen is a member of a community or group. Students are citizens of their
local and global communities.
1.3a An engaged and active citizen participates in the activities of the group or
community and makes positive contributions.
1.3b Traits of a responsible citizen include respecting others, behaving honestly, helping
others, obeying rules and laws, being informed, and sharing needed resources.
CCSS L.1.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
CCSS SL.1.1
Participate in collaborative conversation with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and
texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSS RI. 1.7
Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas.
Indicator
This will be evident when students are labeling and identifying characteristics of a good
citizen.

Motivation
Students will listen to a short personal anecdote about citizenship and will determine
whether or not the person in the story demonstrated good or bad citizenship. Students will
use examples in the anecdote to prove their opinion.
Materials
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Pear deck slides.

Officer buckle and Gloria book
SMART Board
Computer
IPads or laptops
Post-it
Good Citizen chart

Strategy
1) Group discussion: Each group will share with the class how they think a good or
bad citizen behaves when completing the class-chart.
2) Independent study: Students will independently answer the multiple-choice
questions on the pear deck presentation.
Adaptations
Dylan, who struggles with pencil grasp, will use a voice-to-text application for writing
assignment.
Teacher assistant will give additional support to Dylan and Maddie to keep them on task,
make sure they understand the instructions, and make sure they feel comfortable within
the group.
Differentiation of Instruction
Students will be put in random groups to identify characteristics of good citizenship.
Intrapersonal students can work independently when labeling the chart. If a student
struggles to understand the concept of good citizenship an easier book could replace the
book we read in class. Students that have trouble reading can use the pictures on the pear
deck to answer the questions. Students can orally define what a good citizen is rather than
answer the pear deck question as an alternative assessment.
Developmental Procedures
Activities

1) Students will be asked to listen to the teacher read the book Office Buckle and
Gloria.
2) Students will then view a Pear deck presentation on good citizenship and answer
questions relating to the presentation.
3) Observations should be made about the characteristics of a good citizen.
4) Students will be able to label several good citizenship traits.
5) Teacher will move around the classroom and refocus students who lose focus
easily.
6) Teacher will observe students and ask questions while students are working in
groups.
Key questions
1) Students will be asked: who were the main characters in the story? What rules
did Officer Buckle write down? Who demonstrated good character and good
citizenship in the story? How?
2) Students will understand and explain what is a good citizen.
3) Students will be asked to give examples of good citizenship.
4) The class will be asked to list and classify characteristics of good citizenship.
Assessment
Students will view a Pear deck presentation and will complete five multiple-choice
questions.
Independent Practice
1) Students will be asked to go online and watch a video of good citizenships for
homework. Students will be asked to write down all the elements of being a good
citizen according to the video.
Follow Up: Direct Teacher Intervention
1) Students will also receive one on one review to reinforce lesson on citizenship.
Follow Up: Academic Enrichment
1) The student will make a poster that demonstrates or illustrates a good citizen and
will present the poster on community day.
References
Brindley, Lindsay. (2016) What is a Good Citizen?
Retrieved from: http://www.eup.k12.mi.us/page/1336

Cooper, Lindsay. (2015). Teaching Citizenship to First Graders

Retrieved from: http://www.ehow.com/how_8030550_teaching-citizenship-firstgraders.html
Ezell, Karen. (2016). Citizen Actions for Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade
Retrieved from:
http://www.goodcitizen.org/100%20Citizen%20Actions/K-12%20Actions%20List/K-2nd
%20Actions.htm
Hopkins, Gary. (2014). Teaching Good Citizenship's Five Themes
Retrieved from: http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr008.shtml
Rathmann, P. (1995). Officer Buckle and Gloria. New York: Putnam's.
Youtube Video (2014).
Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bwfo9aD5A8