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*All written plans will be evaluated for English language conventions and tools in writing
mechanics.
*All Lesson Plans MUST be written using appropriate edTPA Academic Language.
After reading multiple articles and having a class discussion of the History of Levittown, NY and
its suburban development. Students will then research multiple documents about Levittowns eary
construction, students will use create a PowerPoint presentation on the historical events that lead
to the town’s creation. The grade will then be calculated by using a teacher made rubric where
students must score at least a three out of four.
CCSS. RH.6-8.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an
accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
Indicator: Children will convey the important ideas of their research in a well-structured
manner.
CCSS RH.6-8.7
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other
information in print and digital texts.
Indicator: Children will construct a PowerPoint presentation with proper control of convention.
Strategy
Using direct instruction, children will use links provided by the teacher in order to gain
proper research on the topic.
Indicator: Using the websites provided consisting of a “Times Magazine” article of
William Levitt, children will be properly informed of his impact he had on the world of suburban
living.
ADAPTATIONS (Exceptionality*)
• The student who is an English language learner will be allowed to elect a designated speaker
for the presentation.
Children with a learning disability will be given an outline on specifically what needs to be
included within the presentation.
Struggling Students
Students will be given the opportunity to create PowerPoint with important pictures that relate to
history.
Average Students
Students will be research how the blue prints of Levittown suburbia were repucated around the
world.
Advanced Students
Students will research and make connections how the creation of suburvan living impacted the
rest of the United States. What did it mean for the economy in America?
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
After completing the lesson. Students will research the other cities that William Levitt helped
establish suburban homes. Teacher will then check Historical accuracy.
Academic Enrichment
Students will use the computer to research what • The student who is an English
language learner will be provided with content specific vocabulary words prior to the
lesson.ly the G.I. Bill was created.
Lacayo, R. (1998, December 07). Suburban Legend WILLIAM LEVITT. Retrieved from
http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,989781-2,00.html
Pace, E. (1994, January 29). William J. Levitt, 86, Pioneer of Suburbs, Dies. Retrieved from
https://www.nytimes.com/1994/01/29/obituaries/william-j-levitt-86-pioneer-of-suburbs-
dies.html
AntBar25. (n.d.). How William Levitt Helped to Fulfill the American Dream. Retrieved from
https://www.sporcle.com/games/AntBar25/how-william-levitt-helped-to-fulfill-the-american-
dream