Lesson Plan

Grade 9 ELA Module 4, Unit 1, Lesson 16

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The Sugar Changed the World chapter, "The Sound of Liberty," highlights how the differing attitudes toward the slave trade shifted the issue from an economic concern to a concern for human rights. The passage contrasts Thomas Jefferson's lack of support for the Haitian revolution with John Adams's support.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups research the Haitian Revolution in greater detail, as well as the roles of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Toussaint Louverture in the revolt
Classroom Considerations
  • The discussion of Thomas Jefferson's role in the refusal to recognize Haiti requires the establishment of a protocol for a safe, respectful discussion on sensitive topics
  • The focus of the one-unit module is on helping writers develop the skills they need to develop well-crafted arguments supported by solid evidence
  • The 16th in a 28-lesson unit designed to directly address Common Core reading and writing standards for grade 9
  • The unit uses Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos' Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science as a central text
Pros
  • The nine-page packet includes a detailed plan and discussion questions with suggested answers
Cons
  • All the lessons in the unit follow the same pattern
Common Core