- Distribute one packet to each student.
- Anticipate the lesson by reading the “Fast Forward…” paragraph on the first page with students, then having them complete the checklist. Poll students to find out which rights got the most votes on the “Pamphlet of Protections.”
- Read the “Rewind…” paragraph with students.
- Explain that you will be reading the actual text of the Bill of Rights together. You will be looking to see which rights students chose for the Pamphlet of Protections appear in the Bill of Rights.
- Preview the Bill of Rights pages together. Point out that these are “amendments” (additions/changes) to the Constitution of the United States. Point out the side where students will write which “pamphlet protection” correspond with each amendment (some amendments will have no corresponding “protection” and some will have more than one).
- Read the Bill of Rights page as a class, pausing to explain as necessary. As you read, provide students with a synonym for each bold word. Have students write a synonym next to each bold word. (See call outs on the Teacher’s Guide). As you read, ask students to identify which (if any) “pamphlet protections” correspond with the amendments. Have them write the number of the protection on the line provided next to each amendment.
- Instruct students to take two minutes to discuss in partners which “pamphlet protections” were not in the Bill of Rights. Conduct a quick check for understanding.
- Distribute worksheet pages 1-2 to students, reviewing the instructions for each activity.
- Close the class by reviewing student answers to question #6 on worksheet p.2. This question may need deeper analysis. If students answer easily, ask them to read the text of the amendment they cited in support of their answer. Then ask them to reevaluate their answers.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of i have rights worksheet.
