We the Kids: The Preamble of the Constitution: Responsible Citizen vs. Irresponsible Citizen

This is lesson #2 in the text unit series for We the Kids by David Katrow. Students will use prior knowledge from reading the text to show the difference between responsible and irresponsible citizenship. The class will be split in half and one side will act out or show how a responsible citizen acts in society. Then, the other half will show or act out an irresponsible citizen. Students will be put in pairs and complete a graphic organizer together to share their information with the class. The teacher will display the results on one big graphic organizer for the students to see as a whole group. Students will write 8 complete sentences on a piece of paper (4 for responsible and 4 for irresponsible) showing examples of responsible and irresponsible citizenship.

This unit will help students gain an understanding of the Preamble and its direct effect on their daily lives. Students will engage in various activities such as debating parts of the Preamble and completing a play interpreting patriotism. Throughout the unit, students will have to identify and interpret vocabulary, analyze the provided text, and demonstrate an understanding of the Preamble by providing relevant details. The teacher’s role in this unit will be to support his/her students' understanding of the Preamble by facilitating research, reviewing student writing, and work.

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#: 209243 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 2
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: Compare and contrast, Preamble, citizen, citizenship, honesty, responsibility, decision making, positive character traits, courage, civics, civics lesson plan, lesson plan, lesson, character traits, positive learning, civics, historical figures, responsible, honest, brave
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Instructional Technique,  Formative Assessment,  Student Center Activity,  Learning Goal
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Predict-Explain-Observe-Explain, Argumentation, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades K-5

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