Sample interdisciplinary lesson on the relationship of education, unemployment and poverty. Intended for group GED Test Preparation and motivation to be facilitated by a trained instructor.

1. Meagen Farrell
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Sample: Adult Literacy Lesson Plan
Instructor(s): Meagen Farrell
Date: May 31, 2013
Focusing Theme: Poverty: Education Pays
(Optional) Common Core State Standard(s) or GED Test Assessment Target(s):
E.d.10 Microeconomics and Macroeconomics: Unemployment
SSP.6b Analyze information presented in a variety of maps, graphic organizers, tables, and
charts; and in a variety of visual sources such as artifacts, photographs, political cartoons.
SSP.4a Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in context, including
vocabulary that describes historical, political, social, geographic, and economic aspects of social
studies.
Set Behavioral Expectations: Discuss behavioral rules and modify if necessary.
Vocabulary/Content Preview or Review:
1. Why is poverty important?
2. Income threshold
3. Contiguous states
Text on the Theme to Interpret:
Definition of poverty from U.S. Census Bureau
Quotes from World Vision video
Data on the Theme to Interpret:
2013 Poverty Guidelines
“Education Pays” from Bureau of Labor Statistics
Directions for Student Activity to Engage Content: Examples: Make a prediction. Practice Vocabulary.
Compute with data. Reader’s Theater. Write a summary. Make an argument. Identify main idea.
Discuss how you would define poverty & why it is important.
Calculate a comfortable income level for a family of two or four as a percentage of poverty.
Writing or Graphic Organizer Used: Examples: Venn Diagram. Pros and Cons. Sequence.
Free write on the meaning of poverty.
Formative Assessment: Writing sample
Technology for Student Use: Word processor or notepad
© 2013 New Readers Press, Teaching Adults: A 2014 GED® Test Resource Book