Description
The Caste System of India
The main objective of this lesson is to have Students rank and describe the different levels of the Caste System
15 Slide PowerPoint comes with...
- Do Now
- Information Chart
- Video Links
- Assessment Questions
- Activity and Conclusion Instructions
There are 3 different activity options based on a 630-word reading on the Caste System
Activity Option 1
Social Pyramid with Word Bank Students fill in the pyramid chart using the word bank on the bottom for assistance
Social Pyramid with Word Bank Students fill in the pyramid chart using the word bank on the bottom for assistance
Activity Option 2 – Question Worksheet
Students answer the comprehension and analysis questions based on the reading
Activity Option 3: Caste System – Pyramid Organizer
On the pyramid organizer, students…
1. Place each varna (class) in the correct section of the pyramid
2. Describe each group's role in society and their importance
3. Explain any restrictions (things they could not do) that this group had on them
Conclusion Worksheet - Which Varna Is It?
Students read through the different descriptions and correctly identify which varna (class) is being described. Each varna is used twice
Full Keys are provided for each activity option!
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