15th Amendment - "Right to Vote" - Enhanced DBQ - Close Read (PDF)

A PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR HISTORY AND CIVICS CLASSES!

In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history of voting rights in the U.S., how it evolved from a concept of "No taxation without representation" to the voting rights we have today, an in depth study of the 15th Amendment, and a Matching assessment quiz.

An Enhanced Document-Based Question Unit that includes elements of Close Reading Strategies to gain a GREATER understanding of the 15th Amendment - "Right to Vote". This lesson includes:

* Lesson Plan

* Lesson Plan Narrative and Reasoning Guide

* Common Core Standards Correlation

* Primary and Secondary Sources on Historical Events

* Open-ended and close-ended questions

* Modified Close Reading Strategies embedded

* Quizlet vocabulary link for concept reinforcement

* Extended Activity for Gifted/Advanced Students

* An Investigative Approach to History

* An Answer Key

* Designed for grade 5 and up, but lower grades can easily scaffold the lesson for use

** PDF Version can easily be printed for student handouts

** Both Color and Blackline Masters are included

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