Vocabulary Workshop Intro

Aim: What is the value of learning vocabulary for the Global History Regents exam?

Do Now:

Define:

• Democracy
• Theocracy
• Communism
• Totalitarianism
• Dictatorship
• Absolute Monarchy
• Limited Monarchy
• Constitutional Monarchy

Lesson Overview:

Item	Approx Time
Do Now	15 Min	Activity	25 Min

Procedure

1. Students will receive a worksheet for the above definitions.
2. Students are directed to homogeneous groups as they walk in to classroom
3. Students are given directions to define the terms on their worksheet and give an example of a person, event, or a connection to history.
4. Students will have 15 minutes to complete their worksheet
5. Students will be given chart paper to write 2 of the definitions and 2 examples for class discussion.
6. Students will present their information to the class with the teacher leading the discussion and asking other higher level questions for the students to make connections.
7. Students will do round-robbin to discuss their definitions and examples.

Classwork & Homework

Homework: Assignments