Using the POWER Listening Strategy to Learn about the History of the New York Colony from 1624–1776 in New York: The History of New York Colony, 1624–1776 by Roberta Wiener and James R. Arnold
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Theme: |
History of the United States, Original 13 Colonies, POWER Listening Strategy, Reading and Understanding Nonfiction
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Grades: |
6 - 8
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Subject: |
Social Studies
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Duration: |
2–4 class periods including time to read the book
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Standards
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New Jersey State Core Curriculum Content Standards/Social Studies:
6.1 U.S. History: America in the World. All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically about how past and present interactions of people, cultures and the environment shape the American heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions that reflect fundamental rights and core democratic values as productive citizens in local, national and global communities.
Strand A – Civics, Government and Human Rights; Strand D – History, Culture and Perspectives
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.
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Objectives: |
Students will:
- Listen to or read the book New York: The History of New York Colony, 1624–1776 by Roberta Wiener and James R. Arnold.
- Use the POWER Listening strategy while listening to or reading the text in order to aid in comprehension.
- Complete the POWER Listening note taking template while listening to or reading the text.
- List five interesting or new facts they learned from listening to or reading the text.
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