Sample Lesson Plans 50-minute Comparative Literature class on Rachilde’s novel The Juggler

4. Implications of the Theory – Small group exercises (20 minutes)
4.1. “Resource Curse” implications (15 minutes):
Put up PowerPoint slide with the following instructions: 
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First, I will give you each one of four photographs with a caption (a quotation or a poem) from “Curse of 
the Black Gold.” I’d like you to free write about how your photograph relates to the variant of moderniza-
tion theory we just discussed. (2 minutes)
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Second, join into groups with 4 people who each should have a different photo than you do. Take turns 
presenting your photo to the whole group. (6 minutes)
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Finally, regroup with those who have the same photo as you. Take a few minutes to compare your ideas. 
Each group will present their key points to the entire class. (7 minutes)
4.2. Foreign aid implications (5 minutes):
Discuss “What about foreign aid? According to this theory, does foreign aid to governments help or hurt 
their citizens living in poverty?”
5. Summary activity – Think-pair (5 minutes) 
Display final PowerPoint slide with the following directions:
What are the key points of this unit? Write down what you see as the three most important concepts 
introduced, and in one sentence, explain why these concepts are significant. 
Compare with a partner. 
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Sample Lesson Plans Continued
50-minute Civil Engineering discussion on reading plans & specifications
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Objectives for student learning: 
Students will be able to: 
1. Compare the features of Plans and Specifications. 
2. Analyze and discuss the relationship between these two documents with others.
1. Announcements and reminders (5 minutes)