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This How to Read the Constitution lesson plan also includes:
- Teaching Companion - Full Version
- Appendix
- The Heritage Guide to the Constitution
- Assessment
- Answer Key
- Reading Passage
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Even lawyers can find the US Constitution to be very wordy! Help learners create a foundation for understanding the Constitution with several analysis essays. Multiple activities complement the reading and allow for active and meaningful learning.
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Instructional Ideas
- Differentiate for English learners by providing visual aids to complement the readings
- Ask scholars to make further connections to how the Constitution affects their lives on an everyday basis
Classroom Considerations
- Although the lesson goes together cohesively, it may take a few class periods to accomplish everything
- The first installment of a 20-part lesson
Pros
- Objectives are clearly listed
- Scaffolds learning through methods such as making real-world connections and offering suggestions for collaborative learning
- Methods to assess learning include multiple choice and fill-in-the blank options
Cons
- None