Direct instruction

Teacher(s): Vince, Connor, and Monica

Subject: High School World History

Standard(s):

Strand 2, Concept 8, PO.1 : Examine the causes of WWI.

Strand 2, Concept 8, PO 4: Examine the period between the WWI and WWII.

Objectives:

Students will be able to compare and contrast the causes of WWI and WW II by creating a Venn-Diagram.

Evidence of Mastery (Measurable): A compare and contrast essay of the causes of WWI and WWII. The essay will be
graded based on a rubric.
Sub-objectives

The effects of WWI were

WWI ignited WWII by
WWI was caused byin comparison WWII was caused by
Materials/Technology Resources to be Used:
Key vocabulary: World War I, World War II, Fish-Bone
Diagram, Adolph Hitler, Treaty of Versailles, Adolph Hitler,
2 Fish-Bone Diagrams : One for WWI and
National Socialists, Franz Ferdinand, Nationalism, Imperialism
one for WW2.
Venn Diagram: Compare the causes of
WWI and WW2.
Opening
The end of WWI did not mark the end of all universal wars. Instead, it would lead to a bigger conflict that would encompass
the world in less than 20 years.

Instructional Input ( I
CAN)

Teacher Will:

Lecture on the end WWI and emergence of

WWII.

Make a Fish-Bone diagram on the causes

of World War II and how it stemmed from
the end of WWI.

Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation:

A Fish-Bone Diagram will help them visualize how the end of WWI led to the beginning of
WW2. Show a short clip on the aftermath of WWI and beginning of WWII.

(WE CAN)

Teacher Will:
Guided Practice

Student Will:

Go over the causes of World War II.

Review causes of World War I. Have
students take out and review the Fish-Bone
diagram that they made for WWI in
previous unit.

Student Will:

With a partner, students will use their lecture

notes to create a Venn diagram on the causes
of the two World Wars. They will use both
Fish-Bone diagrams that they made
previously for WWI and WW2 to make
Venn diagram.

Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation/Check for Understanding

Independent Practice ( YOU CAN)

Walk around the room and ask questions in necessary.

Teacher Will:

Give instructions on essay. Provide help

if needed.

Student Will:

Using their 2 Fish-Bone Diagram and Venn

diagram, students will work on their essay,
with the teacher providing help if needed.

Differentiation
Fish-Bone Diagrams and Venn Diagrams help break down complex information and increase comprehension
by presenting the information in a well-organized visual manner. For those students who struggle with
cognitively organizing their thoughts, (ELLs, Special Ed, Visual Learners), graphic diagrams are a life-saver.

Closing/Student Reflection/Real-life connections: Shared similar beginnings, but thankfully had different outcomes.