Politics and People: U.S. Government

Lesson 4
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ELA

Alternate Unit 4

4th Grade

Lesson 4 of 29

Objective


Write a paragraph explaining what the Constitution of the United States is and why it is important. 

Readings and Materials


  • Book: For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters by Jeff Foster 

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Writing Prompt

What is the Constitution of the United States? Why is it important?

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Common Core Standards


  • W.4.2 — Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
  • W.4.2.a — Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
  • W.4.2.b — Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
  • W.4.2.c — Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).
  • W.4.2.e — Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented

Supporting Standards

L.4.1
L.4.2
W.4.4
W.4.5
W.4.9.b
W.4.10
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