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Asking
and Answering Questions using the Balance of Powers
Objectives:
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The learner will draw a diagram showing
the relationships between the executive, legislative and judicial
branches of the government of the United States and state the major
responsibilities of each.
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The learner will form "How many?" and "Is there/Are there?" questions
from the Civics Unit Essay 1 sheet.
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The learner will restate sentences as
"Who" and "What" questions.
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Duration:
2 hours
Materials:
Activities:
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Learners form 4 questions (two "How
many?" and two "Is there/Are there?") from sentences in Civics Unit
Essay 1 as individual activity.
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Paired learners compare questions and
share with class.
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Teacher models construction of "Who?"
and "What?" questions.
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Whole class
restatement drill with "How
many?," "Is there/Are there?," "Who?" and "What?" questions.
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Learners read aloud pgs. 60 and 62 of
worksheet packet and discuss.
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Learners complete first two sections,
pg. 61 and pair up for discussion.
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Learners complete top four sections,
pg. 63 (homework if necessary).
Assessment:
Teacher checks learners' written and verbal
responses for comprehension. |
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