Freedom of Speech: Text Features & Purpose

In this lesson plan, students will examine the specific text features within a document describing the landmark Supreme Court case, Tinker v. Des Moines. Students will learn the definition of text features and how these features are used to help organize and present information in the text. In addition, sudents will analyze the details of the case and the Supreme Court's final ruling. 
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: English Language Arts, ELA, integrated civics, civics integration, Tinker v. Des Moines, Supreme Court, text features, free speech, freedom of speech, Vietnam War, First Amendment, headings, bulleted lists, captions, images, italics, highlighted text, italicized text, lesson plans, student protests, 1969, titles
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades 6-12

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