Social Studies HS Guide

● Civil liberties ● Civil rights ● Bill of Rights

● Historical precedent ● Civic responsibilities ● Citizen

RESOURCES

Constitution of the United States of America Bill of Rights We the People - Bill of Rights Supreme Court ASSESSMENTS

KEY LANGUAGE USE: Explain

Use PLC CFAs (Common Formative Assessments.)

Sample End of Unit Competency: Students will examine various perspectives on a current rights-related issue; take a position; defend that position using the Constitution and Bill of Rights, historical precedents, Supreme Court decisions, and other relevant resources; and share that position, when possible, with relevant stakeholders. Key Language Use: Explain ● Language function: Analyze

○ Describe ○ Compare ○ Identify ○ Summarize ● Language features:

○ Using dependent clauses ■ Because… ■ As a result… ■ Consequently… ○ Compound sentences ○ Active voice ○ Content Vocabulary

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