Unit 6, Conflict and Absolutism, Lesson 7: France Under Louis XIV

Note:  TTW= The Teacher Will; TSW= The Students Will; GCR= Google Classroom 

I.  Standard(s):

HS.WH.CO.1 Assess how inter- and intra-regional interactions shaped the development of empires and cultures in multiple global regions between 1300-1750.

HS.WH.CH.2 Explain continuities and changes within the religion, ideology, science and arts of empires and nation-states in multiple global regions between 1300-1750.

     A.  Clear Target: I can demonstrate an understanding of Absolutism, and the part it played in the preservation of the monarchy in France under Louis XIV.

     B.  Set/Interest Cue: Class Discussion

     C.  Bell Ringer: TSW complete a DBQ: N/A

     D.  Vocabulary: TTW review the clear target with the students ensuring understanding of the new terms (if any) and then lead a discussion on the bell ringer to ensure that the students understand the information in the lesson from the class prior.

     E.  Presentation of New Material:  TSW take notes from a lecture and presentation over France Under Louis XIV.  This information will be supplemented and reinforced with DBQ “Absolute Monarchy Case Study: Louis XIV of France.”

          1.  Checks For Understanding (CFU): TTW check with each group as the activities progress

          2.  Video N/A

          3.  Simulation: N/A

     F.  Guided Practice: TT will explain the directions and talk to each group to ensure that they understand

    G.  Independent Practice (The assignments are due the next school day): 

1. TSW complete a worksheet: N/A

2. Complete the Quizlet from the Quizlet Classroom. N/A

3. TSW Complete the DBQ: “Absolute Monarchy Case Study: Louis XIV of France”

4.  Additional Videos and Questions: N/A

    H.  Closure: TTW discuss the topic with the students to see if they understood the Essential Question of the day: Why is the reign of Louis XIV regarded as the best example of absolutism in the seventeenth century?

     I.  Assessment:  TSW be able to answer the Essential Question for the lesson: Why is the reign of Louis XIV regarded as the best example of absolutism in the seventeenth century?

          1. Exit Ticket: TTW ask the students some questions about the activity as TT walks around the class

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