Exploration of the Americas: Lesson Objectives and Tasks

THE AGE OF EXPLORATION Malabar 5thgrade Social Studies

LESSON OBJECTIVES FOR STUDENTS READ LESSON OBJECTIVES I will be able to describe some reasons why Europeans began exploring North America. I will be able to read information about Christopher Columbus and comprehend it using the Read, Cover, Retell, Remember reading strategy. I will be able to show my learning by answering comprehension questions. I will be able to write and say my opinion about main idea in reading passage. Use your Think Time to think about what you will be able to do after this lesson.

CALIFORNIA STATE HISTORY SOCIAL SCIENCE STANDARDS CAHSS 5.2 Describe the business interests of early explorers (e.g., Christopher Columbus, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado) and the technological developments that made sea exploration by latitude and longitude possible (e.g. compass, sextant, astrolabe, seaworthy ships, chronometers, gunpowder). ELD Standards Part 1. B. 5 . (Interpretive) Listening actively Demonstrate active listening of read alouds and oral presentations by asking and answering detailed questions with occasional prompting and moderate support. Part 1.B.6. (Interpretive) Reading/viewing closely a) Explain ideas, phenomena, processes, and text relationships (e.g., compare/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution) based on close reading of a variety of grade level texts and viewing of multimedia with moderate support. Part 1.B.11 11. (Productive) Supporting opinions a) Support opinions or persuade others by expressing appropriate/accurate reasons using some textual evidence (e.g., paraphrasing facts from a text) or relevant background knowledge about content.

Lesson Tasks and Directions 1.In this lesson you will learn about the reasons for Exploration of the Americas 2.You will view two videos (Listen for reasons why explorers started exploring and other interesting facts) Watch the video more than once and pause and retell what you hear. 3. You will read an article about an famous or infamous Italian Explorer who sailed the ocean blue in 1492. (You will use the reading strategy of Read, Cover, Remember, Retell. This will help you understand informational articles better.) 4. You will have a choice of completing an assignment to show what you ve learned. 5. You will take a test. (The answers are in the text and video

READ DIRECTIONS AND VOCABULARY BEFORE YOU DOUBLE CLICK VIDEO Directions: Listen for reasons why explorers started exploring. Read vocabulary before watching video. 1.exchange-the act of giving one thing and receiving another. 2. commerce-activity of buying and selling 3. navigation- knowing one's position and planning and following a route 4. serf-an agricultural laborer bound under the feudal system to work on his lord's estate. It like a form of slavery.

CHECK YOUR LISTENING SKILLS 1. Italian merchants exchanged silver with Asia for __________? 2. Name three reasons why Europeans were looking for a faster route to Asia. Choose more than one answer. A) Spices A) Gold B) Gold B)Spices C) To spread Christianity C)Iron D) Finish work earlier D)Food

READ DIRECTIONS AND VOCABULARY BEFORE YOU DOUBLE CLICK VIDEO Directions: Listen for reasons explorers started exploring. Listen for the names of explorers in this video. You may watch the video more than once. 1. route-a path taken to go from one point to another. What s the fastest route to Malabar Elementary from my house" 2. Northwest Passage- A sea route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean through northwestern America, often sought by early explorers.

CHECK YOUR LISTENING SKILLS 3. What did Europeans want to make in Asia? 4. Select the names of explorers mentioned in this Video A) Ships A) Christopher Columbus B) Money B) Vasco de Gama C) Peace C) Ferdinand Magellan D) Books D) Balboa E) All the above

READ, COVER, REMEMBER, RETELL-LISTEN TO THE TEACHER EXPLAIN THE STRATEGY Now we are ready to Read! Use the strategy Read, Cover, Remember, Retell. This strategy will help you remember and understand what you read! Double Click Video

REAL;KDF;SDF;SDF; Read Passage In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Christopher Columbus was one of the greatest navigators of his day. His ability to explore the unknown and stick to his vision changed Europe's view of the world. His discoveries brought Europe and the Americas into contact for the first time. But not everyone feels Columbus should be remembered as a hero. (Now Cover the screen and remember and retell. You can read more than once.)

CHECK YOUR COMPREHENSION #1 5. Christopher Columbus was known as a great ____________. 6. According to the passage, everyone believes Christopher Columbus is a hero. a.) communicator b.) governor True a) c.) navigator False b) d.)peacemaker

REAL;KDF;SDF;SDF; Read Passage Columbus became famous when he sailed west across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. In the 1400s, Europeans were not aware that the Americas existed. They believed that if they headed west, they would run straight into Asia. Europe wanted to trade with Asia for silk, gold, and spices. However, the trip to Asia around Africa was considered too long and dangerous. Columbus wanted to find an easier and quicker route. He believed that the Earth was made up of a little water and a lot of land. He thought he'd reach Asia in no time if he headed west. (Now Cover the screen and remember and retell. You can read more than once.)

CHECK YOUR COMPREHENSION #2 7. According to the passage, Europeans believed if they headed west they would 8. According to the passage, the trip around Africa to Asia was considered Pick the best answer A) Fall off the Earth A) Easy B) Hit Asia B) Impossible C) Be swallowed up by sea monsters D) Too long and dangerous D)None of the above E) Not challenging

REAL;KDF;SDF;SDF; Read Passage Columbus convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella from Spain to pay for an expedition. They provided him with three ships and money to make the journey west. It took two months for the Ni a, Pinta, and Santa Maria to reach San Salvador in the Caribbean. However, Columbus wrongly thought he was in India. He named the people he met there "Indians." During this visit, and his next three visits, Columbus and his men brutally mistreated the native people. They stole their land and claimed it for Spain. Their search for gold and a passage to Asia never came about. (Now Cover the screen and remember and retell. You can read more than once.)

CHECK YOUR COMPREHENSION #3 9. After a two month long voyage Christopher Columbus reached ____. 10. According to the passage, Christopher Columbus and his men treated the native people_____. A) Cape Cod A) Brutally B) Hawaii B) Respectfully C) San Salvador C) Kindly D) Machu Pichu D)Justly

REAL;KDF;SDF;SDF; Read Passage Christopher Columbus Columbus' place in history will be debated for years to come. Some argue he was a man of courage and great skill. Although he never did reach North America, Columbus was the first to explore the West Indies and parts of Central and South America. These discoveries introduced new foods from the Americas to Europe. However, others argue Columbus treated the native people he encountered cruelly. He took land and natural resources and began a long chapter of European abuse. Despite his remarkable achievements, Columbus didn't behave like a hero at all, critics argue. The debate about how Columbus should be remembered continues to this day. (Now Cover the screen and remember and retell. You can read more than once.)

CHECK YOU COMPREHENSION #4 According to the passage, What are the two arguments about Christopher Columbus? Use your think time to prepare your opinion. Remember, your answer must be in complete sentences. Here are some words to help you organize your thoughts. Write in google docs and turn into to your teacher. According to the article, the two arguments are ____________________. Christopher was hero because _____________________________. However, critics consider him a villain because _________________________. In my opinion ____________________________.

WHAT DO YOU THINK? What is your opinion about Christopher Columbus? Hero or Villian or Both? Use your think time to prepare your opinion. Remember, your answer must be in complete sentences. Here are some words to help you express your opinion. Write in google docs and turn into to your teacher. In my opinion ______________ I feel this way because _____________ In the passage it states ___________________ I want to know more about ___________________.

WRAP UP AND REFLECTION Are you able to give the reasons why Europeans starting exploring? How did the reading strategy Read, Cover, Remember, Retell help you understand the reading on Christopher Columbus? How did do with the Check Comprehension questions? Answers 1) B 2) A,B,C 3) B 4) A,B,C,D 5) C 6) B 7) B 8) D 9) C 10) A