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GRADE 5 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUMUNIT 5: NON-FICTIONBasic structure of the American GovernmentKey principles behind the government (democracy, republic, “common welfare”, federalism)I. Knowledge/Content Decision-making process, compromise, viewing different perspectivesBill of Rights, including freedom of expression, religion, right to vote, civil rightsThe Preamble and major related conceptsPractice K-W-L strategyMemorize and recite the PreambleOral discussion and presentation of ideasII. SkillsReading comprehension questions and discussionConnecting historical events to ideas in the ConstitutionEmpathizing with groups that have experienced discriminationWe the PeopleUS ConstitutionIII. Resources America Rock videosVarious short stories by Mildred Taylor, including The Gold Cadillac, excerpts from Roll of Thunder, Hear My CryThe Silent Lobby from The Book of PeaceTest of understanding facts Oral presentations;IV: Assessment respectful listening and sharing of opinions Reading comprehension questionsReciting the PreambleV. Articulation/Thematic Connections with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Black History Month21