OKC & Seattle Comparison Lesson Plan

Course Titl e: Advanced Compositi on for Teachers II Final Proj ect

Lesson Summary:
This lesson plan is a class comparison and contrast of Oklahoma City and Seattle. The
lesson will ask students to look at the infrastructure of both cities compared to one
another. From there, students will decide which city is a better fit for a professional
basketball team. Students will also look at the pros and cons of the team staying in
Seattle and their move to Oklahoma City. Finally, students will be arbitrarily divided into
groups and asked to debate as representatives of either city.

Course Objectives
The Objectives are listed by the Common Core Standards for Oklahoma for English.

Speaki ng and Li st eni ng St andards:
Grades 9-12
Comprehension and Collaborat ion:
1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions
(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own
clearly and persuasively.

3. Evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric,
identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas :
4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely,
and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and task.

6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command
of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grades 910 Language
standards 1 and 3 on page 54 for specific expectations.)



Instruction Procedures
We will teach the students to be able to thoughtfully evaluate information. We will also
teach students how to rhetorically present the information in a manner that is subjunctive
and creates exigence. The students will first be asked to research information regarding
both cities, then to thoughtfully articulate their position to their peers.

Assessment
We will be evaluating students based on their debate. Criteria will include their
understanding and processing of information as well as the students ability to transmit
the information and their position to their audience.

Assignments
Students will be asked to research information to support their debate in order to build
their background knowledge. Students will also be asked to watch clips of debates and
evaluate the rhetoric used.