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TS 734 Teaching Demonstration 1 Matthew Piech Emporia State University September 30, 2011

TS 734 Teaching Demonstration 1 Matthew Piech Emporia State University September 30, 2011. Content Learning Objective

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TS 734 Teaching Demonstration 1 Matthew Piech Emporia State University September 30, 2011

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  1. TS 734 Teaching Demonstration 1 Matthew Piech Emporia State University September 30, 2011

  2. Content Learning Objective After reading about the three branches of the U.S. federal government, you will correctly categorize 15 government responsibilities by writing each one under the appropriate branch heading. 12 or more responsibilities categorized correctly indicates mastery. Language Development Objective After the teacher presents four reading context clue strategies, you will use these strategies to hypothesize the meaning of 10 new vocabulary words presented in a short article by writing a personal definition for each word. 8 or more correct definitions indicates mastery. Social/Language Learning Strategy Objective After the teacher presents four reading context clue strategies, you will be able to use the appropriate strategies to define two new vocabulary words read to you in sentences by a partner. 2 out of 2 correct definitions indicates mastery.

  3. Language Function: giving contrastive information Structure: [article + noun or pronoun] is different from [article + noun or pronoun] in that… Example 1: A car is different from a pick-up truck in that a car is designed to transport people while a pick-up truck is designed to carry cargo. Example 2: A sofa is different from an armchair in that a sofa seats several people while an armchair seats one person. Example 3: He is different from her in that he did his homework assignment while she did not.

  4. LessonVocabulary 1. armed forces (term): the military 2. coordinate (v.): to bring into a common action government by the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives. 3. democracy (n.): 4. discriminate (v.): to favor on a basis other than individual merit 5. executive (adj.): having administrative or managerial responsibility of or relating to the central or national government 6. federal (adj.): to carry out or accomplish 7. implement (v.): 8. judicial (adj.): relating to the legal system related to making laws, imposing /collecting taxes, and making financial disbursements 9. legislative (adj.): 10. policy (n.): a plan of action a written agreement or contract 11. treaty (n.): to refuse to approve 12. veto (v.):

  5. Hosni Mubarak Egypt

  6. Muammar Gaddafi Libya

  7. Bashar al-Assad Syria

  8. Why have these world leaders lost power, or stand to lose power, in the near future?

  9. Small Group Discussion Question Is democracy appropriate for every country? Why or why not? (10 minutes)

  10. A Critical Perspective Although the United States is viewed as a model democracy by people around the world, it has not always represented the interests of all of its citizens equally.

  11. Worksheet 1: Hypothesizing Word Meaning • Directions: Using a combination of the four context clue strategies presented in today’s lesson, write a personal definition for each of the boldfaced words in the reading. Do not use any outside resources when writing your definitions. • 1. branch (n.): an area of specialized responsibility ________ • _________________________________________________________________________ • 2. distinct (adj.): different; unique, one of a kind; original ________ • _________________________________________________________________________ • 3. institute (v.): to establish or implement ________ • _________________________________________________________________________ • 4. arduous (adj.) exhausting; tiring ________ • _________________________________________________________________________ • 5. facilitate (v.): to make easier ________ • _________________________________________________________________________ • 6. gridlock (n.) the slowing or stopping of movement ________ • _________________________________________________________________________ • 7. allocate (v.) to distribute or give ________ • _________________________________________________________________________ • 8. monopoly (n.) total control ________ • _________________________________________________________________________ • 9. framer (n.) the individuals who design or write a constitution ________ • _________________________________________________________________________ • 10. impeach (v.) to forcibly remove from public office ________ • _________________________________________________________________________

  12. Worksheet 2: 15 Government Responsibilities Directions:Based on what you learned in today’s reading, write each of the following responsibilities underneath the branch which has authority for it. The Executive Branch The Legislative Branch The Judicial Branch implements federal lawsmakes and passes lawsinterprets the Constitution recommends new laws originates spending billsreviews laws directs national defense impeaches officials decides cases involving coordinates foreign policyapproves treaties states’ rights directs the federal government commands the armed forces works with international governments vetoes laws

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