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AP English Language—Precision of Language Lesson PlanAP English Language—Precision of Language Lesson Plan
Publisher
National Constitution Center
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Audience
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Duration
14 days
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2016
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AP English Language—Precision of Language

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Say what you mean and mean what you say. The Precision of Language addresses the importance of words, especially when they concern a person's rights. Scholars take a look at many different examples and complete questions analyzing the language in the amendments of the Constitution, discuss the speech of Martin Luther King Jr., view court cases, carry out independent practice, and take part in an assessment.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

precise language, american history, written language

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Use along with study of the American Revolution
  • Incorporate with parts of speech

Classroom Considerations

  • Includes topics such as a teen caught smoking marijuana 

Pros

  • Offers extension activities
  • Contains a teacher guide as well as student handouts

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.9-10.1.a W.9-10.1.b

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