The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights
Informational (nonfiction), 1,953 words, Level Z1 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1020L
Multilevel Book also available in levels U and X
What is the highest law of the land? The Bill of Rights explores how changes to the Constitution have allowed it to remain a "living document" that provides important protections for all Americans. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine an author's purpose and the proper use of possessive nouns. The book and lesson are also available for levels U and X.
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Lesson Resources
Story Words
amendment, assumption, Bill of Rights, confederation, Constitution, Federalists, lobbied, petition, racial segregation, ratify, testify, warrant
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Author's Purpose : Determine author’s purpose
Grammar and Mechanics
Possessive Nouns : Recognize and use possessive nouns
Word Work
Alphabetical Order : Place words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
