Lesson Plan Guide

Teacher Candidate: Khari Anderson Date: April 27, 2017

Grade and Topic: Grade 4, Social Studies Length of Lesson: ~ 1 hour

Mentor Teacher: Jennifer Townes School: University of Memphis

UNIT/CHAPTER OBJECTIVE/GENERALIZATION/BIG IDEA:

Knowing about the rise and fall of the state of Franklin is a part of unit 4.38.

LESSON OBJECTIVE:
1. Given two YouTube videos about the rise and fall of the state of Franklin, students will pay close
attention.
2. Given a handout/quiz over the material covered in the video, students will complete the handout with a
partner.
3. Given a laptop and access to ToonDoo, students will create a comic demonstrating their understanding
of the rise and fall of the state of Franklin.
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
4.38 Explain the events that led to the creation and failure of the Lost State of Franklin. (G, P, TN)
MATERIALS:
Writing utensil
Laptop
YouTube
Students will need access to ToonDoo to create a comic about the rise and fall of the state of Franklin.

BACKGROUND and RATIONALE:

Students will demonstrate their knowledge about the rise and fall of the state of Franklin.
Academic language not addressed in IDT 3600.
This lesson helps with the history of Tennessee.
Since this lesson can be the beginning of the history of Tennessee, I think any lesson after this one will build
upon Tennessees history.
I understand some students may have hearing problems, so providing a transcript will help them.

PROCEDURES AND TIMELINE:

Introduction: I will engage the students by asking them about their knowledge of the state of Franklin and
showing them a 1 minute video about the history of Franklin.
Procedures:
1. Teacher will give a little insight about the topic; asking students what they know about the topic, and showing
them a 1 minute video about the topic. (3 minutes)
2. Students will watch a YouTube video about the history of the state of Franklin. (10 minutes)
3. Students will break into pairs & complete the handout. (15 minutes)
4. Students will get a laptop and create a ToonDoo. (30 minutes)
Closure: To close this lesson, I plan to have my students create a ToonDoo about the rise and fall of the state of
Franklin.
 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE:
Score ToonDoo Quiz
4 Student correctly labeled 4 Student filled in all 8
events chronologically about correctly.
the state of Franklin.
3 Student correctly labeled 3 Student filled in 6-7 correctly.
events chronologically about
the state of Franklin.
2 Student correctly labeled 2 Student filled in 4-5 correctly.
events chronologically about
the state of Franklin.
1 Students correctly labeled 1 Student filled in 2-3 correctly.
event chronologically about
the state of Franklin.
0 Student did not label any Student filled in 0-1 correctly.
events chronologically about
the state of Franklin.

MODIFICATIONS:
I am aware that modifications will be made for students who did not master the objectives and for those
ready for enrichment. However, modifications are not covered in this course and are not part of this particular
lesson.
 Handout/Quiz

Fill in the blanks with the correct words using the word bank.

Word Bank: Greeneville, Jonesborough, Tipton, Washington, Frankland, seven, Sevier, two, Franklin

1. North Carolinas western counties Greene, Sullivan, and ___________ became inspired by the idea of
independence.

2. In 1785, delegates met in ______________ to form a government.

3. John ________ was selected governor of Franklin.

4. When the time came to vote on initiative union, Franklin received _____ votes, ____ short of the required two
thirds of the majority.

5. The Battle of ________ was the downfall of Seviers estate.

6. Before being called Franklin, the states name was __________.

7. __________ was going to be the states capital.

8. Sever was arrested by John _______.

 Student sample:

http://www.toondoo.com/cartoon/11173516

YouTube videos used:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y1K9_rCv6A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zpuf-3S5yMQ