US History - U.S. Constitution - The Bill of Rights

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EQ: What are my rights in the United States as prescribed in the U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights?

Do Now Day:

1. Write your name on the index card
2. How many electoral votes are needed to win in the Electoral College to become President/Vice President?

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Lesson Overview
Utilized Activity Time Allocated Mode of Activity
____ Do Now _________ / 2-5 Min (Individual / Think-Pair-Share / Pair / Group #____)
____ Mini Lesson _________/ 15-20 Min (Individual / Think-Pair-Share / Pair / Group #____)
____ Activity _________ / 20-30 Min (Individual / Think-Pair-Share / Pair / Group #_____)
____ Discussion/Exit Ticket _________ / 5-10 Min (Individual / Think-Pair-Share / Pair / Group #____)
____ Assessment _________ / 10-40 Min (Individual / Think-Pair-Share / Pair / Group #____)
____ Conferencing _________ Min (Individual / Pair / Group #____ / Throughout Class Period)
Danielson Framework
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation Domain 2: Classroom Environment
1a Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
1b Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
1c Setting Instructional Outcomes
1d Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources
1e Designing Coherent Instruction
1f Designing Student Assessments

Rubric: Domain 1

2a Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
2b Establishing a Culture for Learning
2c Managing Classroom Procedures
2d Managing Student Behavior
2e Organizing Physical Space
Domain 3: Instruction Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
3a Communicating With Students
3b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
3c Engaging Students in Learning
3d Using Assessment in Instruction
3e Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
4a Reflecting on Teaching
4b Maintaining Accurate Records
4c Communicating with Families
4d Participating in the Professional Community
4e Growing and Developing Professionally
4f Showing Professionalism

Rubric: Domain 4

The Bill of Rights (1791)

Note: The following text is a transcription of the first ten amendments to the Constitution in their original form. These amendments were ratified December 15, 1791, and form what is known as the "Bill of Rights."

Amendment I (1)

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment II (2)

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Amendment III (3)

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

Amendment IV (4)

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Amendment V (5)

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Amendment VI (6)

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

Amendment VII (7)

In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Amendment VIII (8)

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Amendment IX (9)

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Amendment X (10)

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

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