Objective:

Students will be able to indicate the difference between a “rule” and a “law” and provide one example for each as evidenced by completion of the exit ticket

Understand:

Students will understand that rules exist and there are groups of people who make, enforce and apply them. The rules exist on a local and state level. (The national level will be addressed in a future lesson.)

Do (Skills):

Students will be skilled at naming and discussing with their peers the purpose for rules and laws and where rules and laws exist.

Assessments:

• Teacher will observe and take note of student answers during hook
• Students will be able to explain the difference between a “rule” and a “law” as evidenced by completion of an exit ticket.
• Students will be generating ideas to fill in concept map – teacher will take note of student responses and help guide accuracy

Materials:

• Sticky Notes
• Chart Paper
• Writing utensils
• Exit Tickets
• Concept map/dry erase markers for board

Differentiation:

Differentiate by Readiness Level Using different level and amount of text

Strategic:

Students needing assistance brainstorming for the sticky note will work with teacher/paraprofessional to help generate or write down their thoughts.

Can provide word bank for exit ticket as well and answer questions orally with teacher and use prompts.