We the Kids: The Preamble of the Constitution: Reader's Theater Patriotism

This is lesson #6 in the text unit series for We the Kids by David Catrow. Students will have already read or heard the entire text. Students will explain how citizens demonstrate patriotism after doing independent research on the computer. Students will begin by reviewing ways citizens demonstrate patriotism. Students will work in groups to research Constitution Day, making a connection between this patriotic holiday and the U.S. Constitution. In small groups, students will use their research to write a Reader’s Theater script, explaining ways citizens demonstrate patriotism, why it is important to recognize the patriotic holiday, Constitution Day, and the history behind the holiday as it relates to the U.S. Constitution. Students can read and act out the play as an extension activity.

This unit will help students develop the meaning of the Preamble as part of the Constitution of the United States and its direct effect on their daily lives. Students will engage in various activities such as debating parts of the Preamble and complete 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 their students' knowledge 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#: 210067 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 2
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: patriotism, integrated, ELA, Preamble, Constitution, collaborating, civics, We the Kids, David Catrow, Reader's Theater, Script writing, play, demonstration, acting out, internet research, Preamble, Patriotic Holiday
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Assessment,  Text Resource,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Demonstration, Writing to Learn, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades K-5

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