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Civil Rights: Presentation Preparation

Persistent Issue:
When are citizens justified in resisting governmental authority?
Central Question:
What strategies should civil rights participants use to achieve a more just, equal society in 1968?
Topic:
Civil Rights
Course:
U.S. History
Strategy:
Presentation Preparation
Grade Level:
11
Lessons in this unit:
  1. Civil Rights: Introductory Grabber
  2. Civil Rights: Intensive Document Analysis
  3. Black Power: Structured Academic Controversy
  4. Civil Rights: Presentation Preparation
  5. Civil Rights: Presentation and Deliberation

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Click here to download a chart detailing the standards addressed in this lesson as identified by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), the National History Standards, and the Alabama Course of Study.

Lesson Video
Teacher Reflection

1.
Classroom Video #1 – Overview of the Activity

Mr. Freeman provides an overview of the presentation activity to students, and explains the tasks that students must complete by the end of the day.

Reflection: Mr. Freeman discusses the importance of providing an overview of the culminating activity, as well as the importance of developing a culminating activity for larger units. He then discusses the tasks that students must complete prior to their presentations.
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Teacher Reflection

2.
Classroom Video #2 – Developing Presentations Explanation of Storyboarding

Mr. Freeman meets with a group of students to clarify the roles and responsibilities of group members, and to explain how to use the storyboard scaffolds to assist the group with developing their presentation.
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Teacher Reflection

3.
Classroom Video #3 – Preparing Presentations Supporting Individual Responsibilities

Mr. Freeman meets separately with students who have the role of "Technical Director" for each of their groups. Mr. Freeman discusses their responsibilities, and assists students with formulating supporting questions for use during their presentations.
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Teacher Reflection

4.
Classroom Video #4 – Preparing Presentations Identifying Opponents

Mr. Freeman assists the group who will be representing the separatist movement identify potential opponents and integrate information that will support their position into their presentation.
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Teacher Reflection

5.
Classroom Video #5 – Preparing Presentations Clarifying Arguments

Mr. Freeman questions students to determine if they are prepared to present counter-arguments when their group is confronted with opposing viewpoints of their position.
Seq. Title Size Filetype Download
1 Feedback Example 142.88 KB PDF Download File
2 Storyboard Example 158.84 KB PDF Download File
3 Storyboarding Scaffold 93.87 KB PDF Download File
4 Role Sheet Handout 144.36 KB PDF Download File
5 Presentation Task Sheet 206.30 KB PDF Download File
6 Model Presentation 1.47 MB PPTX Download File
7 Opposition Research Sheet 103.31 KB PDF Download File

Mr. Todd Freeman

Todd Freeman currently serves as the Administrative Assistant for Operations and Services for Auburn City Schools in Auburn, Alabama. He assumed this position during the summer of 2003 after having spent 10 years as a classroom teacher in Auburn. Todd taught United States History to sophomores and juniors as well as serving as the vertical team leader for the grades 7-12 social studies. Todd also coached baseball and football and served as the sponsor for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes during that same time.

During Todd’s tenure as a teacher, he collaborated with Dr. John Saye and Auburn University on two projects that involved teaching history using a Problem-Centered Inquiry approach; the Washington Presidency and the Civil Rights Movement. In addition, Todd served as a supervising teacher for numerous practicum students and several student teachers.

Auburn High School

Auburn High School has a population of approximately 1200 students in grades 9-12. It is the only high school in Auburn – a city that also has a 4-year university. The unit was taught to a 10th grade United States History class. Auburn High School incorporated a block schedule, thus the class met for 90 minutes every day for one semester.

The students ranged in ability levels and were a diverse group based on race and socioeconomic status. The class was especially active in class dialogues and tended to be more productive in group and dyad settings.

Teacher Pre Interview

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1.
Pre-Interview Question #1 – Lesson Description

Mr. Freeman provides a description of the lesson he will be teaching. He discusses the topic of the lesson and the overall goals of the lesson.
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2.
Pre-Interview Question #2 – Students and Setting

Mr. Freeman provides a description of the students participating in the lesson, and unique aspects of the classroom and/or school.
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3.
Pre-Interview Question #3 – Curricular Context and Standards Addressed

Mr. Freeman discusses how this particular lesson fits within his overall curriculum. He also provides an expalnation of how this lesson extends state and national standards related to this topic.
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4.
Pre-Interview Question #4 – Unique Aspects of Lesson

Mr. Freeman discusses some of the segments of this lesson that he believes will be most interesting to viewers. He also discusses aspects of the lesson that she is particularly excited about.
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5.
Pre-Interview Question #5 – Challenges in Planning Lesson

Mr. Freeman discusses challenges faced in designing and implementing this type of lesson.
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6.
Pre-Interview Question #6 – Evidence of Effectiveness

Mr. Freeman discusses why he believes the approach exemplified in this lesson is effective with students.
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7.
Pre-Interview Question #7 – Preparation Necessary for Lesson

Mr. Freeman describes any equipment, materials, or preparation needed to implement this lesson. He also discusses prerequisite knowledge and/or skills needed by students in order for them to be successful with the lesson activities.
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8.
Pre-Interview Question #8 – Assessing Student Achievement

Mr. Freeman discusses his plans for assessing student achievement during the lesson.

Teacher Post Interview

Lesson Video

1.
Post-Interview Question #1 – Overview of Lesson

Mr. Freeman provides a overview of what occurred during the lesson.
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2.
Post-Interview Question #2 – Scaffolding Used During Lesson

Mr. Freeman discusses the types of scaffolding support he provided to students throughout the lesson.
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3.
Post-Interview Question #3 – Student Assessment

Mr. Freeman describes how he assessed student achievement during lesson activities.
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4.
Post-Interview Question #4 – Advice for Other Teachers

Mr. Freeman provides advice and suggestions for other teachers who would like to implement this type of lesson with their students.
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5.
Post-Interview Question #5 – Modifications to Lesson

Mr. Freeman discusses modifications he would make to this lesson prior to delivering it again.
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6.
Post-Interview Question #6 – Assisting Students with Special Needs

Mr. Freeman discusses any adaptations he may need to make to the lesson to assist students with special needs who may be in his class.
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7.
Post-Interview Question #7 – Next Steps

Mr. Freeman discusses the next set of activities planned for his students.