U.S. Government

Students will learn academic and content-area vocabulary related to the three branches of the U.S. government by reading, speaking, listening, and writing about the executive branch, legislative branch, judicial branch, and the system of checks and balances. High-interest text with engaging photographs and diagrams provide structured and scaffolded support for all language levels. Students will read closely, think critically, and cite evidence to answer the focus question: How is power divided in the U.S. government?

Teacher Resources

• Teacher Lesson Plan with Tips for Differentiating Instruction
• Teacher Reference Vocabulary Chart

Common Resources for All Packs

• Writing Rubric Projectable
• Listening and Speaking Rubric Projectable
• Student Evaluation Checklist Projectable
• Word Journal Projectable