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US History Grade 9 (Group 1 (The 12 students who have some knowledge about…

- - - - Students will take a Google forms survey that states their goals for the course and their background that has prepared them so far for the course. The Google forms will also assess interests in history.
      - Students will complete a series of short answer quiz questions that assess critical thinking skills as relevant to US History
      - Students will take a broad comprehensive standardized test to determine which areas of history they understand or are in need of growth
    - - Students will answer questions from a Kahoot specifically designed to challenge critical thinking skills. There will be an explanation for each answer and the thought process that can support those conclusions.
      - Students are required to complete additional coursework or areas that they tested low during assessments. This will involve completing worksheets that have important events, dates, people, etc. from the area of history that students need to better understand.
      - Students are part of the "general population" and will complete regular coursework. This will involve textbook and lectures. In order to develop higher order thinking skills, a greater emphasis will be placed on writing assessment; the students will be required to complete a series of short responses at different points of the lecture to challenge critical thinking skills.
- - - - A Kahoot will utilize pictures and simple vocabulary to test content. This will separate content from language skills.
      - A Google forms will allow students to answer a series of questions based on what they have learned in past courses. It will give the teacher better idea of what foundation have had for the US history course. For example, a migrant student that recently immigrated may not have had the emphasis on US history in their native country.
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        Students will complete a series of short responses to writing prompts to better gauge the understanding of language and content
    - - A greater emphasis of the grade will be placed on the content versus the ability of the student to use language skills. The students will not be rated lower for poor grammar or misusing words on essay assignments for example.
      - Students will be allowed to record a presentation rather than present live. This will allow for students to start and stop activity and practice key vocabulary and phrases. It will allow them for multiple opportunities to perfect their activity.
      - Students will be able to utilize pictures that supplement the writing on the page. Vocabulary will be carefully worded so not to be difficult or the page will include additional information to help students decipher the vocabulary. Questions are broad in nature allowing for multiple routes to demonstrating knowledge of content. Short written responses that can be supplemented by pictures. Directions are "laconic" and use basic vocabulary
- - - - Students will complete a standardized test for US History. The test will look at areas that they are already confident in and look for areas or time periods where they will need additional study.
      - A Google forms sheet will allow students to state their goals and interests in the subject matter to allow for differentiated projects that will supplement the basic course material.
      - Students will complete a series of short essays to gauge their abilities on the subject assess their potential for growth
    - - Students will study additional content that will prepare them for taking exams for college credit at a later point. This can be done through Khan Academy and Kahoot. While typically not something done in ninth grade, they will be well-prepared for taking more advanced history courses by mastering content areas.
      - Students will be allowed to work at a faster pace separate from the general population. Students will be able to read out a textbook on their own and can use Google classroom to view lectures rather than sitting through your discussion with but broader class. Students will have additional activities and robust study guides for alternative tests that will help prepare them for more advanced courses in US History.
      - Students will complete an alternative set of assignments that well emphasize writing and presentations