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Three Day Lesson Plan for Communists Triumph in China
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Cross-Curricular with History and English Literature
Date of lesson: May 27-29th
Unit Overview: The purpose of this lesson is to analyze the point of view of the Cultural Revolution
from the Government’s perspective and from the reality of those experiences in the Cultural Revolution.
The use of propaganda was widespread in China at the time and it is important for students to
understand and analyze the different perspectives and the motivations behind each perspective. This can
be a portion of a larger lesson plan on China.
Content Standard: 10.9 Students analyze the international developments in the post–World War II
world. 4. Analyze the Chinese Civil War, the rise of Mao Tse-tung, and the subsequent political
and economic upheavals in China (e.g., the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and the
Tiananmen Square uprising).
Content Standard: 2.0 Writing Applications:
2.3 Write expository compositions, including analytical essays and research reports:
a. Marshal evidence in support of a thesis and related claims, including information on all relevant
perspectives.
b. Convey information and ideas from primary and secondary sources accurately and coherently.
c. Make distinctions between the relative value and significance of specific data, facts, and ideas.
d. Include visual aids by employing appropriate technology to organize and record information on
charts, maps, and graphs.
e. Anticipate and address readers’ potential misunderstandings, biases, and expectations.
f. Use technical terms and notations accurately.
Connection to Focus Question: (e.g. application to research): While teaching about Communism and
Mao Zedong, students will be composing a Research Paper about the significant figures and events that
took place at this time.
Essential Questions:
Revolution?
do they leave out?
Time
Allocation:
5 minutes
*Sequence of Lesson: 1
Introduction:
Teacher will begin lesson with Daily Journal question that relates to the lesson of the
day. Students will be asked to define the following terms: (1) Mao Zedong, (2) Jiang
Jieshi, (3) Commune, (4) Red Guards, and (5) Cultural Revolution. Students will be
encouraged to write as much information as they have on these figures and concepts.
Show Video Clip form You Tube: Mao Zedong.
10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
Direct Instruction: Teacher will begin lesson by providing a PowerPoint Presentation
on Chairman Mao Zedong. This introductory lesson will set the stage for the upcoming
three day lesson plan. In addition, teacher will demonstrate to students how to take
Cornell notes on the PowerPoint Presentation. Students will be asked to highlight
significant events and to review the main concepts as the presentation is being delivered.
Modeled Instruction: Teacher will guide students through the reading of the chapter
entitled Communists Triumph in China from the book Modern World History: Patterns
of Interaction. Students will read the following sections:
(1) Civil War in China
Internal Struggles
Involvement of the United States
Chinese Political Opponents—1945
Nationalist vs. Communists
Guided Practice/Checking for Understanding: After the reading, students will be
broken into groups and will be assigned a group name (letter or number). Teacher will
explain to students to explain the differences and similarities between the Nationalist
and Communists parties and their perspectives. Students will compose a T-Chart, or
Venn Diagram.
Independent Practice: Teacher will allow students to work in their groups and figure
out the main concepts belonging to the parties.
IWOC: Students will be asked to review their Main Terms definitions in-class
worksheets, and notes for a future quiz.
5 minutes
Closure: (How are you summarizing the learning and previewing tomorrow’s
lesson?): Teacher will close lesson by asking students to verbally reflect on what they
learned that day. Teacher will do a quick round of random Main Terms and chapter
questions to check for understanding before she dismisses students.
Three Day Lesson Plan for Communists Triumph in China
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Cross-Curricular with History and English Literature
Date of lesson: May 27-29th
Unit Overview: The purpose of this lesson is to analyze the point of view of the Cultural Revolution
from the Government’s perspective and from the reality of those experiences in the Cultural Revolution.
The use of propaganda was widespread in China at the time and it is important for students to
understand and analyze the different perspectives and the motivations behind each perspective. This can
be a portion of a larger lesson plan on China.
Content Standard: 10.9 Students analyze the international developments in the post–World War II
world. 4. Analyze the Chinese Civil War, the rise of Mao Tse-tung, and the subsequent political
and economic upheavals in China (e.g., the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and the
Tiananmen Square uprising).
Content Standard: 2.0 Writing Applications:
2.3 Write expository compositions, including analytical essays and research reports:
a. Marshal evidence in support of a thesis and related claims, including information on all relevant
perspectives.
b. Convey information and ideas from primary and secondary sources accurately and coherently.
c. Make distinctions between the relative value and significance of specific data, facts, and ideas.
d. Include visual aids by employing appropriate technology to organize and record information on
charts, maps, and graphs.
e. Anticipate and address readers’ potential misunderstandings, biases, and expectations.
f. Use technical terms and notations accurately.
Connection to Focus Question: (e.g. application to research): While teaching about Communism and
Mao Zedong, students will be composing a Research Paper about the significant figures and events that
took place at this time.
Time
Allocation:
*Sequence of Lesson: 2
5 minutes
Introduction:
Teacher will begin lesson with Daily Journal question that relates to the lesson of the
day. Students will be asked to respond to the following questions: (1) Who was Mao
Zedong? (2)When did the civil war in China resume? (3)What advantages did
Nationalist forces have?
Show Video Clip form You Tube: China Chairman Mao Declassified.
10 minutes Direct Instruction: Teacher will begin lesson by providing a PowerPoint Presentation
on Chairman Mao Zedong. This lesson will be a form of review from yesterday’s lesson.
In addition, teacher will demonstrate to students how to take Cornell notes on the
PowerPoint Presentation. Students will be asked to highlight significant events and to
review the main concepts as the presentation is being delivered.
10 minutes Modeled Instruction: Teacher will guide students through the reading of the chapter
entitled Communists Triumph in China from the book Modern World History: Patterns
of Interaction. Students will read the following sections:
(1) Two China’s and the Cold War
The Superpowers react
Communist China Continues to Expand
(2) Transformation and Revolution
Transformation Under Mao Zedong
Mao’s Marxist Socialism
Mao’s Communes
New Policies and Mao’s Response
The Cultural Revolution
10 minutes Guided Practice/Checking for Understanding: After the reading, students will be
asked to select a topic from the lesson and be asked to do a research project/essay on
that specific topic. First, students will select their main topic. For example, some
students may want to do extensive research on Mao Zedong. They will be taken to the
computer Lab and asked to gather information about their topic. They will then construct
their research paper. This will take a few days.
10 minutes
Independent Practice: Teacher will allow students to work in the computer lab and
gather as much information as they can about their topic.
IWOC: Students will be asked to continue their research at home if they need to.
5 minutes
Closure: (How are you summarizing the learning and previewing tomorrow’s
lesson?): Teacher will close lesson by asking students to reflect on the day’s lesson by
writing an exit slip. List two things that you learn from the lesson. How will you apply
this to your research topic?
Three Day Lesson Plan for Communists Triumph in China
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Cross-Curricular with History and English Literature
Date of lesson: May 27-29th
Unit Overview: The purpose of this lesson is to analyze the point of view of the Cultural Revolution
from the Government’s perspective and from the reality of those experiences in the Cultural Revolution.
The use of propaganda was widespread in China at the time and it is important for students to
understand and analyze the different perspectives and the motivations behind each perspective. This can
be a portion of a larger lesson plan on China.
Content Standard: 10.9 Students analyze the international developments in the post–World War II
world. 4. Analyze the Chinese Civil War, the rise of Mao Tse-tung, and the subsequent political
and economic upheavals in China (e.g., the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and the
Tiananmen Square uprising).
Content Standard: 2.0 Writing Applications:
2.3 Write expository compositions, including analytical essays and research reports:
a. Marshal evidence in support of a thesis and related claims, including information on all relevant
perspectives.
b. Convey information and ideas from primary and secondary sources accurately and coherently.
c. Make distinctions between the relative value and significance of specific data, facts, and ideas.
d. Include visual aids by employing appropriate technology to organize and record information on
charts, maps, and graphs.
e. Anticipate and address readers’ potential misunderstandings, biases, and expectations.
f. Use technical terms and notations accurately.
Connection to Focus Question: (e.g. application to research): While teaching about Communism and
Mao Zedong, students will be composing a Research Paper about the significant figures and events that
took place at this time.
Time
Allocation:
*Sequence of Lesson: 3
5 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
Introduction:
Teacher will begin lesson with Daily Journal question that relates to the lesson of the
day. Students will be asked to respond to the following questions: (4) Where is
Nationalist China located? (5) How did the superpowers react to the existence of the two
Chinas? (6)Why did Mao’s “Great Leap Forward” Program fail?
Show Video Clip form You Tube: Biography Mao Zedong
Direct Instruction: Teacher will begin lesson by providing a PowerPoint Presentation
to review the information from the reading and material that was taught. This lesson will
be a form of review from yesterday’s lesson. In addition, teacher will demonstrate to
students how to take Cornell notes on the PowerPoint Presentation. Students will be
asked to highlight significant events and to review the main concepts as the presentation
is being delivered.
Modeled Instruction: Teacher will guide students through the reading of the chapter
entitled Communists Triumph in China from the book Modern World History: Patterns
of Interaction. Students will answer the following sections:
(1) Terms and Names (A Review from first lesson)
(2) Mao Zedong’s Reforms
(3) What circumstances prevented Mao’s Great Leap Forward from bringing economic
prosperity to China?
(4) What policies or actions enabled the Communist to defeat the Nationalists in their
long civil war?
Guided Practice/Checking for Understanding: After the reading and responding to
the questions, students will be asked to work on a group activity, called Is Mao Zedong a
Hero or a Villain? Students will read the passages and respond to the questions using
their literary text.
Independent Practice: Teacher will allow students to work with their groups and use
the computers in the lab to continue working on the research papers.
5 minutes
Closure: (How are you summarizing the learning and previewing tomorrow’s
lesson?): Teacher will close lesson by asking students to reflect on the day’s lesson by
writing an exit slip. List two things that you learn from the lesson. How will you apply
this to your research topic?
Notes:
The Research Paper will require more time for students to continue working on it. This
lesson only presents the introduction.