DLI 5th Grade Guide

Students will demonstrate their understanding of the Constitution and its relevance in their life, including the Bill of Rights, the branches of government, and how the Constitution has changed and been interpreted over time. Language Features: ●​ Nouns: purpose, principle, historic events/issues, current events/issues, three branches, checks and balances, significance, civic duties ●​ Verbs: explain, apply, cite, establish, identify, provide examples, extended rights SKILLS VOCABULARY (Can be supplemented by Wonders and be classroom-specific) ●​ explain ●​ apply ●​ cite ●​ establish ●​ Constitution ●​ principles ●​ Preamble ●​ branches of government ●​ Legislative branch ●​ Judicial branch ●​ Executive branch ●​ checks and balances ●​ Bill of Rights ●​ amendment

●​ identify ●​ provide

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