About This Lesson
Looking for a ready-to-go resource for your Legislative Branch unit? This 8th-grade lesson pack has you covered with an engaging nonfiction fact file and a supporting slide presentation—perfect for U.S. history or civics instruction!
What's included in this pack?
📄 Legislative Branch Nonfiction Fact File
This leveled informational text introduces students to the structure, function, and powers of the Legislative Branch. It’s written with middle-grade learners in mind and includes:
- Domain-specific vocabulary and academic terms
- Key text features 📑
- Supportive visuals to reinforce main ideas 🖼️
✏️ Quick-Check Vocabulary Questions
Includes 3 follow-up vocabulary questions that can be used as a quick quiz, homework, or exit ticket. Great for checking comprehension or starting discussion!
💡 Tip: Print and laminate for repeated use with dry-erase markers!
🖥️ PowerPoint & Google Slides Presentation
This presentation walks students through the role of Congress and how the Legislative Branch connects to the Constitution and government structure. Use it as a teaching aid, review tool, or even a flipped classroom option.
This resource fits perfectly into your government, civics, or U.S. Constitution lessons and is ideal for individual, partner, or group work!
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