For this short introduction to the Cold War, Anthony was able to effectively guide students through an abbreviated reading of George Kennan’s Long Telegram. He began by sufficiently assessing the students’ background knowledge and aptly set the historical context for the document. He presented the text in an interesting, fun and accessible manner, defining both key vocabulary and text format. After reading the opening paragraph aloud and explaining it, he expertly guided students towards completing the remainder of the document by clearly explaining the graphic organizer and how they should use it. Throughout, Anthony kept the rambunctious students on task, using a firm but friendly voice to convey the content.
Overall, the lesson was well-sequenced, clear and informative. Anthony showed expert knowledge in the subject area.
Kennan’s Long Telegram and Graphic Organizer – Kennan Long Telegram