What Are the Branches of Democracy?: Central Idea of Government Branches

Students will read and discuss What Are the Branches of Democracy? by Ann Matzke. After, students will break off to determine the central idea of the text in segments. They will work to determine the significance and job of one of the three branches of Government.

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Resource ID#: 207651 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 3

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: central, central idea, branch, branches, branch of government, government, executive, legislative, judicial

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn, Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades K-5

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