27th Amendment - "Congressional Pay" - Enhanced DBQ - Close Read (PDF)
- Grade Level:
- 5-12, Home School
- Resource Type:
- Lesson Plan, Activity, DBQs, Flashcards
- File Type:
- Standards:
- CCSS - R.H. 6-8.1; R.H. 6-8.2; R.H. 6-8.7
- Total Pages:
- 16
- Answer Key:
- Included
- Approximate Teaching Time:
- 1 hour
Description
An in depth look at the Amendment that restricts pay raises to until after an election.
In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind Congressional Pay, an in depth study of the 27th 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 27th Amendment - "Congressional Pay". 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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