Civil Rights Unit Outcome 1



To Unit Outcome #2

 

Unit Outcome 1

Historical Document Analysis

 

Analyze, interpret and evaluate historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Civil Rights Bill of 1964, then identify and explain the basic principles set forth, especially in regard to civil rights.

 

DO:

 BY/WITH:  

 

Read and discuss excerpts from documents, identifying key principles regarding civil rights.

Expert Groups:

A)     Declaration of Independence

B)     U. S. Constitution

C)     Bill of Rights, and

D)     Civil Rights Act of 1964

 

Synthesize data collected to create a list of basic principles concerning civil rights in American democracy.

 

 

Jigsaw Groups:  Teach, then synthesize.

 ENABLERS:

 

STRATEGIES:  

Determine main or major ideas and how supported by details

Paraphrase/summarize text

Interpret text through varied means such as journal writing, discussion and media analysis.

Connect, compare and contrast ideas, themes and issues across text

Vocabulary

Notetaking, Critique, Analysis, Negotiation, Teaching, Online research, Jigsaw grouping

 

GROUP ASSESSMENT:  

 

INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT:

Create a product in a medium of your choice demonstrating the basic principles of civil rights in American society.  Present to audience.

Rubric for criteria provided.

Research notes.

Teacher observation.

Participation in group research, production and presentation.