Battle of Lake Erie

Battle of Lake Erie

Section 1:  Content

Using the Primary Source Reader entitled The War of 1812, have students read independently pages 14 and 15.  Then have students read the World Book Kids article entitled “Lake Erie, Battle of.” 

Section 2:  Creative Activities

Prior to reading, review with students how to construct a Venn Diagram.  On the top of one of the circles, direct students to label BOOK; one the top of the other, direct students to label COMPUTER; on the intersection, direct students to label BOTH.  (DOK 1)  Have students read both sources, and write two facts in each section of the diagram. (DOK 2)  After reading, writing, and research is completed, discuss with entire class the results of their research.  (You may want to pair students for this activity.) (DOK 3, DOK 4)  Use information to complete a who, what, when, where, and why chart.  (DOK4)

Section 3:  Standards

Subject Area 1: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening

Grade Level 2

 

Standard 1.2 Reading, Analyzing, and interpreting Text

1.2.2D:  Make inferences from text when studying a topic (e.g., science, social studies) and draw conclusions, citing evidence form the text to support answers.

1.2.2.E:  Read, understand, and respond to essential content of text in all academic areas.

 

Standard 1.8 Research

1.8.2.A:  Generate questions and locate answers about a specific topic.

1.8.2.B:  Conduct research on self-selected or assigned topics using specified sources.

1.8.2.C:  Share and explain the results of research using visual aids.

 

Standard 1.9 Information, Communication, and Technology Literacy

1.9.2.A:  Use media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.

1.9.2.B:  Select media sources to locate information.

Subject Area 8:  History

Standard 8.1  Historical Analysis and Skills Development

8.1.2.B:  Identify documents relating to an event.

8.1.2.C:  Apply sources of historical information.

 

Section 4:  Depth of Knowledge Questions

DOK 1:  List, Label, Draw, Identify

DOK2:  Collect and Display, Classify, Compare, Make Observations, Use Context Cues, Interpret, Distinguish

DOK 3:  Compare, Differentiate, Cite Evidence

DOK 4:  Design, Analyze, Create

Section 5:  Danielson Domain Framework

Domain 1a, 1b, 1d, 1e, 2b, 2c, 2e, 3a, 3b, 3c

 Further Reading/Resource Sites

“Lake Erie, Battle of.” World Book Kids. World Book, 2013. Web. 20 June 2013. <http://www.worldbookonline.com>.

Mulhall, Jill K.  The War of 1812.  Huntington Beach (CA):  Teacher Created Materials, 2005.  Print.