Florida: History of Florida Becoming a State

This is the 4th lesson in a unit using the text, Florida, by Tamra Orr. Students will identify text structure, locate relevant details within the text (including text features), and provide explanations for how those details support both explicit and implied central ideas presented by the author from sections of the text Florida, by Tamra Orr. Students will gain an understanding of how Florida became a U.S. controlled territory, build an explanation for why its Constitution was written, and describe the events that led to Florida becoming a state.

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#: 208215 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 4

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: Central idea, Text features, Text structure, Florida Constitution, Florida statehood, Relevant details

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades K-5

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