Clarklisto Q1/Day 1 - Wednesday, 9/19

Welcome to Clarklisto

Inside/Outside

1. When is it ok to break a promise?
2. Which war was more important in forming our country (this or that) the American Revolution or Civil War. Why?
3. Why would an immigrant want to become a US citizen?

Ms. Carlisto - Reflection on Inside/Outside

Mr. Clark - Review Yesterday’s Class:

1. What is the Constitution?
2. What did the Preamble to the Constitution state?
3. What are Amendments to the Constitution? Why were/are they needed?

That leads us to our first task:

1. In the envelope are 17 of the 27 amendments to our Constitution. You will find two slips of paper. The small one is the # and title of the amendment, the larger one is a description of an amendment. You are asked to rearrange the slips of paper so the titles are matched with the description for all 17 amendments.

2. Next you and your partner will compare and check for accuracy with the partners closest to you.  

3. Once you  feel you have them accurately matched, paste them to a large sheet in the proper order, 1-2-3… (This means both groups agree)

4. As a class let's quickly discuss the meaning of each of the 17 amendments.  In the space next to the amendments please jot down the meaning of each amendment in YOUR OWN WORDS.

5. If time permits start to discuss the importance of each amendment.  Starts with #1 then proceed to #27. As you discuss rank the amendment a 1, 2 or 3.  

1 = This amendment is CRUCIAL to our country.

2 = This amendment is VERY IMPORTANT to our country.

3 = This amendment is SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT to our country.

(Ultimately, you should have 5-8 1’s, 5-8 2’s and 5-8 3’s.)

Homework - Read 20 minutes in your IR books for ELA.