Lesson Plan: Exploring Naples Pier: Understanding its Beauty Before Hurricane Ian
Lesson Plan: Exploring Naples Pier: Understanding its Beauty Before Hurricane Ian
Grade Level: 9-12
Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will gain knowledge about the historical significance and beauty of Naples Pier before Hurricane Ian. Students will engage in research, photography analysis, and reflective writing activities to deepen their understanding of the pier's importance and the impact of natural disasters on iconic landmarks.
Common Core Standards:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.7: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on complex topics, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Materials:
- Books, articles, or online resources about Naples Pier and its history
- Photographs of Naples Pier before Hurricane Ian
- Paper and pencils
- Chart paper or whiteboard for group discussions
Procedure:
1. Introduction (5 minutes):
- Begin the lesson by introducing Naples Pier as an iconic landmark and discussing its historical significance.
- Show photographs of Naples Pier before Hurricane Ian to capture students' attention and admiration for its beauty.
2. Research and Note-Taking (20 minutes):
- Provide books, articles, or online resources about Naples Pier and its history for students to conduct research.
- Instruct students to take notes on the importance of Naples Pier, its architectural features, and its role in the community before the hurricane.
- Encourage students to integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats.
3. Photography Analysis (15 minutes):
- Display photographs of Naples Pier before Hurricane Ian.
- Instruct students to analyze the photographs, paying attention to the architectural details, the surrounding environment, and the overall atmosphere of the pier.
- Ask students to discuss the emotions and impressions they get from the photographs and what aspects of the pier they find most captivating.
4. Group Discussion: Reflecting on the Pier's Importance (20 minutes):
- Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a different aspect of Naples Pier's importance (e.g., cultural significance, economic impact, recreational activities).
- Provide chart paper or a whiteboard for each group to record their discussions.
- Instruct each group to discuss and share their findings about the assigned aspect, including specific examples and anecdotes that highlight the pier's significance before the hurricane.
- Encourage students to initiate and participate effectively in collaborative discussions, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
5. Reflective Writing: Narrative (30 minutes):
- Instruct students to imagine they are standing on Naples Pier before Hurricane Ian and write a narrative reflecting on its beauty and historical significance.
- Ask students to use effective narrative techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences to develop their writing.
- Encourage students to evoke emotions and create a vivid image of the pier in their narratives.
6. Sharing and Reflection (10 minutes):
- Allow students to share their narratives with a partner or small group, providing feedback and discussing the highlights of their reflections on Naples Pier before Hurricane Ian.
- Conclude the lesson by facilitating a whole-class discussion, allowing students to share their overall impressions and reflections on the impact of natural disasters on iconic landmarks.
Common Core Labels Correlations:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.7
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1
Join me for a walk along the beach with scenic views of the Naples Pier, as it stood before Hurricane Ian hit in the fall of 2022. How long will take to rebuild the pier?Check out my sunset tour of Naples Pier:https://youtu.be/rIkZJoskbbk
