In this no-prep, editable lesson, students work in groups to study the government of the Ottoman Empire. Each group member reads a different role in this scaffolded lesson. The resource includes all lesson components: slides with a warm-up and short lecture, student activity, and a conclusion. An answer key and a lesson plan are provided to ensure this resource is effortless to implement. Both print and digital versions are included. Save precious time and immerse your students in a rigorous and engaging lesson!
This resource is delivered as a PDF and includes Google links to the editable version.
What you get:
- Editable slides that walk you through the lesson
- Student handouts (4)
- Lesson plan
- Answer key
- Digital copies of everything.
This lesson is appropriate for 7th-10th grade and is designed for a single 50-minute period.
The Lesson
1. Warm-up: A short-response question introduces the lesson.
2. A slide deck walks you through the lesson step-by-step. It introduces the Ottoman Empire.
3. Activity: Each group member reads about a different role in government: vizier, sultan, member of a millet, and janissary and shares their findings. The group then works together on a “Who am I” activity.
4. Conclusion: Primary source document analysis
Content Covered: Overview of the Ottoman government, the roles of a vizier, sultan, member of a millet, and janissary
Skills Covered: Close reading, short response writing, accountable talk, primary source analysis