american history lesson example one yertlethe turtle（美国历史教训yertlethe龟一个例子）（9页）.docVIP

American History Lesson Example One: Yertle the Turtle Objective: Students will recognize Adolf Hitler and understand the concept of Germany’s rise to power. Concept/Skills: Includes Adolf Hitler; dictator; and Germany’s rise to power Materials: white board w/markers Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Seuss Graphic organizers (Character Map and Venn diagram) Venn diagram transparency Overhead projector Yertle the Turtle questions Procedure Introductory Activity Ask students, “What do you know about Adolf Hitler (Hitler)?” and “What did he do to rise to power?” Write their responses on the white board. Explain that although they may equate Dr. Seuss with children’s books, the story Yertle the Turtle can help them make connections with Hitler and Germany’s rise to Power. Developmental Activity First, divide the class into two groups. Group One will be the Yertle group, and group two will be the Mack group. Distribute the graphic organizer for the activity. Explain that while the story is being read they are to record what Yertle or Mack thought, saw, said, went, felt, loved, and heard on the graphic organizer. Read aloud Yertle the Turtle to the class. During the reading, stop throughout and make sure students are able to identify the two main characters. Place a Venn diagram transparency on the overhead and distribute copies of a Venn diagram to the class. Ask students to compare and contrast Yertle and Mack. Write their responses on the overhead transparency. Concluding Activity Reread the last page and ask students to explore the significance of this quote: “And the turtle, of course…all turtles are free As turtles and maybe, all creatures should be.” Revisit the responses from the Introductory Activity. Ask students, “Now, what do you know about Hitler?” and “What did he do to rise to power?” Evaluation For homework, students complete the Yertle the Turtle questions. There will be a discussion over the questions dur