1. A Lesson on the US Civil War Modified for a Student with Learning Disabilities Kelly Schneider October 28, 2010

2. Learning Disabilities: Causes Neurological basis Catchall category Examples – Dyslexia: difficulties in single word decoding leading to problems with reading, writing and spelling. – ADHD: problems with attention, impulsivity and overactivity.

3. Learning Disabilities: Prevalence 4.3% of all students receive special education or related services 48% of those receiving special education services are in this category

4. Learning Disabilities: Prevalence Largest disability category among ALL racial/ethnic groups Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics are more likely to be identified Asians and whites are less likely to be identified

5. Learning Disabilities: Characteristics The imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, write, spell or do math (US Dept of Ed). Discrepancy between potential and performance.

6. Learning Disabilities: Characteristics Information-Processing Model – Executive Function – Input – Processing – Output IPM as a System

7. CONTENT AREA: 7 TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES United States Civil War

8. Instructional Objectives Introduction to abolition and abolitionists; Identifying people who have dealt with challenges and made a positive difference.

9. State Standards The student will demonstrate knowledge of the causes of the Civil War. The student will analyze historical evidence and draw conclusions. The student will recognize the importance of individual action and character in shaping civic life.

10. Assessment Information Word Journals Fill-in-the-blank graphic organizer Small and large group discussions Biographical poster

11. Instructional Activities Introduction to Abolition – Short video clip – Class discussion – Word Journal entry, “What abolition means to me.”

12. Instructional Activities Abolitionists – Graphic Organizer – Small Group Activity: Determine the major contribution(s) of a person – Whole Class Activity: Discuss small group findings

13. Instructional Activities Biographical Poster Project: Abolitionist of choice Timeline Project – Class discussion – Begin draft Work session for biographical posters

14. Next Week’s Assessments Word Journals Fill-in-the-blank graphic organizer One-page biography Timeline

15. Mark: Areas of Concern Reading and writing: – Word Journal – Graphic Organizer – Referencing textbook

16. Mark: Areas of Success Biographical poster Small and large group discussions

17. Modifications and Adaptations 1)Teacher-led discussion a)Add secession dates to timelines. Modification: Work with a partner. b)Word Journal, “The Southern states were right to secede. Agree or disagree; why?” Modification: Use computer to type journal response.

18. Modifications and Adaptations 2)Graphic organizer a.Work in pairs. Modification: Working with a partner should help alleviate last week’s difficulties. b.Whole class review responses; discuss.

19. Modifications and Adaptations 3)Primary source reading Modification: Provide handout day in advance.

20. Modifications and Adaptations 4)Biography a)Skill session: Gathering and summarizing. Modification: Provide visual diagrams of gathering and summarizing. b)Research session c)Skill session: Analyzing significance.

21. Modifications and Adaptations 5)Timeline project: Adding summaries to persons and events. Modification: Work with a partner on timeline. Use computer to type summaries if desired.

22. Sources Kirk, S., Gallagher, J. J., Coleman, M. R., & Anastasiow, N. (2009). Educating Exceptional Children, Twelfth Edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Deris, A. (2010). Lecture 3: LDI & RTI [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from http://metrostate.edu/ http://metrostate.edu/