The U.S. Constitution

WHY THIS TEXT?

In this civics-based selection, students will learn to synthesize what they have read and identify words that signal a sequence of events (e.g., dates and transitions). Students should be able to determine the main/central idea, as well as identify the text and graphic features the author uses and explain their purpose.

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Synthesize

• Text Structure: Sequence

• Central Idea

• Identify text and graphic features