Shhh! We're Writing the Constitution: Compare and Contrast the Articles of Confederation and Constitution

This is lesson 4 in the text unit series for Shhh! We’re Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz. Students will compare and contrast the information about two founding documents, the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. They will complete a graphic organizer that shows how these documents are alike and different. Students will take information about the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution and use them to demonstrate understanding of text structure while completing a graphic organizer.

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Resource ID#: 208398 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: compare and contrast, founding fathers, Articles of Confederation, Constitution, civics, social studies, lesson plan
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Worksheet
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades K-5

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