Constitution Writing Prompt

Constitution Day Writing Prompt:

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the “Bill of Rights.” These amendments guarantee many of our individual rights including freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, the right to bear arms, the right to be free from warrantless searches and seizures, the privilege against self–incrimination, the right to trial by jury in civil and criminal cases, and the right to legal counsel in criminal cases.

In a five paragraph essay, explain which of these rights is the most important and defend your choice.
TCAs:

1. The writer’s opinion is clearly stated and there are at least three details/ pieces of evidence to support the author’s opinion (Ideas and Content) +/- 6 pts

2. The writer has a strong introduction and the paper follows a well thought out pattern structural pattern. (Organization) +/-6 pts.

3. Proper spelling of content area words and correct usage of capitalization (Conventions) +/- 6 pts.

 

Below are links to the worksheet that explains the Bill of Rights:

first admend

Bill of Rights

Chapter 24 section 1 & 2 Thinking Maps

Chapter 24

The Nixon Administration- Section 1
Create a thinking map that describes each term using 2-3 sentences.

New Federalism
Family Assistance Plan
“Law and Order”
Southern Strategy and the New South
2nd Brown vs. Board of Ed Case
Swann vs. Charlotte
Stagflation and OPEC
Real Politik and détente
Nixon in China and USSR

Watergate: Nixon’s Downfall- Section 2:

Create a flow map that charts the Watergate scandal starting on page 803 (the President’s Men) – ending with Nixon resigning (p. 806)

The Ford & Carter Years- Section 3:

Create a flow map to record the major events of the ford and Carter Administration- list 5 or 6 items

Test on May 12

Study for your test.

The following items will be collected on Tuesday (5/12):
• Eight boxes from Section 5 that we started yesterday
• Study Questions 54
• Section 4 thinking map
• Ch 22 terms