March 2 Lesson Plans
OUSD and OEA have separately created lesson plans with
the shared goal of educating students about the school funding crisis and its implications
for public education. Secondary English and Social Studies/History teachers can use these lesson plans to bring discussions of budgeting, educating funding, equity and political action into the classroom. Please use the links below to download lesson plans.
11th and 12th Grade Expository Writing Lesson Plan
Right to Fail by William Zinsser...This lesson is designed to move students towards mastery of the target standards and expose students to a model of extended definition. The lesson accomplishes this by student comprehension of the article and production of a summary statement followed by a brief oral group presentation.
OEA Teach-In on Crisis in Public Education and Funding High School Social Studies Lesson Plan
Imagine this: Someone owes you a large amount of money that you are depending on to ensure your future well being. Suddenly, you are told that the money is gone and your won't get anything after all. If this is true, how will it affect your future? What can you do to find out whether the money is really gone and beyond reach? What can you do to recover what you're owed?
Middle School English Reading and Speaking Focus One-Day Lesson Plan for the March 2, 2011 Day of Action
This day provides the perfect way to acknowledge the power of protest, education, and "earthshaking" American women. Today you will meet four women who advanced educational opportunity and used non-violent protest to make change.
Middle School English One-Day Lesson Plan for the March 2, 2011 Day of Action
This day is a wonderful opportunity for you to think about what you value in education and what you could do without. Writing Prompt: The Oakland Unified School District must cut spending. Which spending cuts do think will do less harm to students?
Last Modified on 2/28/2011 1:47:47 PM
