Thursday 04/19 Social Studies - The Constitution Figurative Language

Purpose: I can use figurative language to describe the key features of the U.S. Constitution.

1. Connection:  The U.S. Constitution is like a three-legged stool...
2. Engagement: The U.S. Constitution
• Interactive Student Notebook page 80 - 81
• Textbook page 188 - 193
3. Link: Write a sentence for each of the following words on your U.S. Constitution Vocabulary Document:
• Articles of Confederation
• Constitutional Convention
• constitution
• checks and balances
• legislative branch
• executive branch
• judicial branch
• compromise
4. Extension: Debate Game for Kids