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Description |
| Comprehension: Pledge of Allegiance (upper elem/middle school) |
This informational piece provides a history of the Pledge, as well as a line by line analysis of the meaning, and essay/discussion questions. |
| Fiction: Election Day (upper elem/middle) |
A four page realistic fiction reading comprehension about a (class) presidential election. Questions are formatted for short essay or discussion questions, rather than multiple choice. |
| Comprehension: The United Nations (middle/high) |
Short answer, multiple choice, and essay questions to review factual understanding and general comprehension of the United Nations. An adapted text is provided or students can do their own research. |
| Badge: Vote |
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| Comprehension: Charters of Freedom (elem/upper elem) |
Three fact-filled reading comprehensions on the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, all in one easy download.Interesting and thorough! |
| Comprehension: Suffrage (upper elem/middle) |
Four short reading comprehensions on Women's Suffrage and two of the most famous suffragists, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. |
| Comprehension: The U.S. Constitution (upper elem/ middle) |
This mini-unit focuses on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Context clue questions help students to better understand the world's oldest (in continual use) Constitution. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols- The Flag (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension on the history of the U.S. flag, from its thirteen starred canton to its current appearance, and a reading comprehension overview of the Flag Code, to introduce or review proper treatment of the U.S. flag. Great for Flag Day (June 14th)...or any U.S. holiday. |
| Comprehension: US Government - Constitution (elem/upper elem) |
The form of government and the three branches of government are presented as reading comprehensions, and then facts are reviewed with realistic word problems. |
| Comprehension: US Government - The Bill of Rights (elem/upper elem) |
Explains the first ten amendments in clear and simple language, then presents a real case (Tinker v. Des Moines) and a hypothetical case to help understand how those amendments work. Excellent review and critical thinking questions. |
| Form: Ballot for Mock Election |
Voting Ballot for mock elections. Fill in your own candidates. |
| Writing Prompt: Voting (upper elem/middle school) |
"Do you think it is important for Americans to vote in national, state and local elections?" Essay writing prompt. |
| Writing Prompts: Quotes about Elections |
Over 30 quotes on the topic of elections and democracy form the basis for writing prompts that require students to use their skills of reflection, research, and writing. |
| Project: Election Issues 2008 (upper elem- high school) |
In this project, students choose the issues that are important to them, research the candidates' positions on those issues, and then use a point system to choose their candidates. This form provides the names of the primary candidates for the 2008 elections. |
| Project: Election Issues (upper elem- high school) |
In this project, students choose the issues that are important to them, research the candidates' positions on those issues, and then use a point system to choose their candidates. Blank form. |
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