We the People: What the Founders Established

In this lesson plan, students will study the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. They will learn about its purpose and examine what the Founders hoped to establish and preserve for their own generation as well as future generations of Americans. Students will apply their knowledge of vocabulary skills to determine the connotative and denotative meanings of selected words used in the Preamble. Students will also practice their paraphrasing skills by paraphrasing the Preamble. 
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: English Language Arts, ELA, civics, integrated civics, lesson plans, Preamble, Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, Founders, Founding Fathers, vocabulary skills, vocabulary acquisition, connotation, connotative, denotation, denotative, paraphrase, paraphrasing, nonfiction, informational texts, founding American documents
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades 6-12

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