The Congress of the United States: Creating a Law from an Idea

In this lesson, students will use the central idea and relevant details from a section of the text The Congress of the United States to explain the role laws play in government. Students will also identify and explain how the text features in the book help convey how Congress creates laws.

This resource uses a book that is on the Florida Department of Education's reading list. This book is not provided with this resource.
Resource ID#: 208860 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 2
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: Congress, committee, bills, representatives, sponsorship, veto, The Congress of the United States, Christine Taylor-Butler, Taylor-Butler, civics, ELA, integrated, lesson plan, laws, central idea, supporting details
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Guided Inquiry (Level 3)
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades K-5

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