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What was everyday life like in Colonial Virginia? To find the answer cooperative groups work collaboratively to read an informational handout and complete a graphic organizer. The speaker of the group then shares their new-found knowledge with the rest of the class as they fill in their organizer with facts.
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Instructional Ideas
- Post the question from step five on a classroom blog—direct learners to answer the question thoroughly, either at the end of the period or at home
- Create a Colonial Virginia-themed bulletin board that displays the lesson's handouts
- Make groups based on reading level—roam and assist groups that require more support
Classroom Considerations
- Five handouts plus a page of background information needs to be printed prior to starting the lesson
Pros
- Includes cooperative learning strategies
- A list of helpful resources is provided
- The plan is laid out in five steps
Cons
- None