What is the Difference Between Democrats & Republicans? Print & Digital

Overview of the two major Political Parties in U.S. Before students can understand U.S. Politics, they need to first learn about political parties. Designed for students with limited knowledge of the history of America’s two party system and the ideologies which differentiate Republicans and Democrats, the informational text, vocabulary, writing, and interactive activities in this unit can be used by ELA, civics, or social studies teachers. The unit is designed for general/special education upper elementary to middle school students or intermediate to advanced level English Language Learners in grades 4 through adult.

You Get: (please see the preview for a more comprehensive view of the unit)

**** Two Versions: Print or Google Drive ***

· Are You a Republican or Democrat? Two Page Student Reading

· Reading Response Log for the Reading

· Republican vs. Democrat Comparison Activity

· Gallery Walk Picture Activity

· Focus Vocabulary Interactive Graphic Organizer

Focus Vocabulary: federal government, liberal, conservative, social, economic,

issue

· Identify Synonym Focus Vocabulary Activity

· Cloze Sentences Using Focus Vocabulary

· Republican or Democrat Scenario Sorting Activity

· End of Unit Argumentative Writing Activity (Differentiated Writing Organizers, Rubric, Student Checklist)

· Final Project Activity Choice Board

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