U.S. Constitution - Comparative Views Writing Prompt

In this lesson, student groups will discuss their understanding of the U.S. Constitution, Federalists' arguments in support of ratification, and Anti-Federalist arguments against ratifying the Constitution. Students will discuss controversies over ratification of the U.S. Constitution, as well as identify and analyze differences between Federalist and Anti-Federalist perspectives. Students will then complete a group writing assignment.  
Resource ID#: 199394 Type: Teaching Idea
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: source analysis, teaching idea, U.S. Constitution, Anti-Federalists, Preamble, primary source, discussion, worksheet, document analysis, ratification, debate, newspapers, Federalists
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Worksheet, 
Instructional Design Framework(s): Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: Civics Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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