A Peaceful & Prosperous World: Paraphrasing President Carter

In this lesson, students will learn and implement the basic rules for effective paraphrasing. Students will read the 1979 State of the Union address by President Jimmy Carter. They will paraphrase several key sections to develop their paraphrasing skills and deepen their knowledge of the United States’ foundational principles referenced in the address, particularly those related to the Bill of Rights. Students will also answer text-dependent questions to further analyze President Carter’s address.
Resource ID#: 207699 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: English Language Arts, ELA, civics, integrated civics, paraphrase, paraphrasing, presidential speeches, presidential addresses, State of the Union, President Jimmy Carter, 1979, nonfiction texts, lesson plans, Bill of Rights, foundational ideals, American principles, text analysis, vocabulary
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  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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