Civics & Government DBQ Reading Activity, Google, Civics DBQ, Close Reading
All Original Readings | Civics Textbook Replacement | Civics No Prep Activities
Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Civics DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Each set includes original reading passages and charts to have students analyze key content. Also part of the Civics and Government MEGA Bundle.
Perfect for:
- Common Core support in any content area classroom.
- Background Information: Clear, concise background information.
- Test Prep: Reading and summaries to review key content.
- AP TEST REVIEW: Document based questions/reading practice. DBQs
- Lesson Planning: Use this packet to guide your lesson planning and ensure you include primary source reading and writing, which are common core skills.
- Substitute Lessons (No Prep): Zero prep substitute lessons that guide students through key content and reading practice.
- Bellwork or Ticket Out: Great to begin or end a lesson.
- Homework: Great homework readings to trigger content knowledge and reading practice.
All Original Readings | Civics Textbook Replacement | Civics No Prep Activities
Aligned to Common Core Standards Comprehension Questions Aligned to Reading
- Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
- Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
- Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.
- Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
- Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.
- Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
All Original Readings | Civics Textbook Replacement | Civics No Prep Activities
INCLUDED:
- Content Area Original Readings, Timelines, Graphic Organizers, & Poems
- Reading Comprehension Questions
- Writing Prompts
- Graphic Organizers
- Google Classroom Link
- Answer Key
- US National Symbols Activity Reading
- Fun Facts About the US Activity Reading
- US Historical Documents Activity Reading
- All About the Constitution Activity Reading
- History of the US Flag Activity Reading
- History of the Pledge Activity Reading
- The Great Seal Activity Reading
- The National Anthem Activity Reading
- Government Buildings Activity Reading
- US Monuments Activity Reading
- Bonus: Extension Activity
- Principles of Government Activity Reading
- Purpose of Government Activity Reading
- Types of Governments Activity Reading
- Origin of the State Activity Reading
- Economic Theories Activity Reading
- Communism vs. Capitalism Activity Reading
- Bonus: Extension Activity
- Limited vs. Representative Government Activity Reading
- The Declaration of Independence
- The American Revolution
- Continental Congress
- Articles of Confederation Strengths and Weaknesses
- Why do we have a bi-cameral legislature?
- Shay’s Rebellion
- Constitutional Conventions
- Founding Fathers
- Virginia Plan vs. New Jersey Plan
- The Great Compromise
- The Bill of Rights & You
- Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist
- Federalist Papers
- Compromises of the Constitution
- Bonus: Extension Activity
- Constitutional Poem
- Roots of the Constitution
- Principles of the Constitution
- Federalism Activity Reading
- Structure of the Constitution
- Branches of Government
- Checks and Balances
- Preamble
- Articles of the Constitution
- Amending the Constitution
- Citizen Rights in the Constitution
- Bonus: Extension Activity
- Article I of the Constitution
- Congress
- The House of Representatives
- The Senate
- Congressional Sessions
- Congressional Committees
- Committee Membership and Leadership
- Congressional Power
- How a Bill Becomes a Law
- Presidential Vetoes
- How Does the Legislative Branch Check the
- Other Branches Activity Reading
- Bonus: Extension Activity
- No Prep, Great for Substitute Lessons or Textbook Replacement Content
- Article II of the Constitution Activity Reading
- Duties of the President
- Structure of the Executive Branch
- Presidential Qualifications
- Presidential Succession
- How is the President Elected?
- The Electoral College System
- The Electoral College Debate
- The Presidential Cabinet
- Independent Agencies of the Executive Branch
- Civil Service System
- Significant Historical Events and Presidents
- Presidential Fun Facts
- Process for Impeaching the President
- Executive Checks on Other
- Article III of the Constitution Activity Reading
- Federal Court System
- Court Jurisdiction
- Appellate Courts
- The Supreme Court
- How Cases Get to the Supreme Court
- Court Opinions
- Judicial Branch Checks the Other Branches
- Landmark Supreme Court Cases
- Bonus: Extension Activity
Landmark Supreme Court Cases DBQs
- Marbury v. Madison Activity Reading
- McCulloch v. Maryland
- Dred Scott v. Sandford
- Plessy vs. Ferguson
- Korematsu v. United States
- Brown vs. Board of Education
- Gideon v. Wainwright
- New York Times v. Sullivan
- Miranda v. Arizona
- Loving v. Virginia
- Roe v. Wade
- United States v. Nixon
- Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
- Bush v. Gore
- District of Columbia v. Heller
- Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
- National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius
- Shelby County v. Holder
- Bonus: Extension Activity
Constitutional Rights and Freedoms DBQs
- Basic Constitutional Rights Activity Reading
- Bill of Rights in Action
- Freedom of Religion Examples
- Establishment Clause
- Engel v. Vital 1962
- Free Exercise Clause
- Freedom of Speech
- Types of Speech
- Regulating Freedom of Speech
- Freedom of the Press
- Freedom of Assembly
- Bonus: Extension Activity
- Who are US Citizens Activity Reading
- Types of US Citizens
- How to Become a US Citizen
- Immigration Statistics in the US
- E pluribus unum
- History of the Census
- The Purpose of Government
- Rights of Citizens
- Responsibilities of Citizens
- 4th Amendment Protections
- 5th Amendment Protections
- 6th Amendment Protections
- 14th Amendment: Equal Protection
- Civil Rights Activists
- Civil Rights History
- Civil Rights Acts
- Brown v. Board of Education 1954
- Women’s Rights
- Citizens Right to Know
- Sunshine Act 1976
- Bonus: Extension Activity
- History of American Legal System Activity Reading
- Constitutional Law
- Statutory Law
- Common Law
- Principles of the Legal System
- Types of Civil Law
- Procedures of a Civil Case
- Types of Crimes
- Procedures in a Criminal Case
- Types of Lawyers
- Bonus: Extension Activity
Politics, Voting, Elections DBQs
- Political Parties Activity Reading
- Two Party System
- Organization of Political Parties
- Functions of Political Parties
- How are Political Candidates Selected?
- The Electoral College
- The Road to the White House
- How Are Political Campaigns Financed
- How Voting is Your Political Voice
- Voting Statistics
- Bonus: Extension Activity
- Questions About Election Day
- The Impact of Political Ads on Elections
- Voter Turnout on Election Day
- The History of Election Day
- The Role of Social Media on Elections
- Voter Suppression
- What is the Electoral College
- International Perspective on Election Day
- Campaign Financing
- The Impact of Voting on Policy
- Road the the White House
- Timeline of Process to Presidency
- Election Statistics
- Election of 2000 vs Election of 2020
Interest Groups, Public Opinion, Mass Media DBQs
- Types of Interest Groups in the US Activity
- Reading
- Functions of Interest Groups
- Examples of Interest Groups Changing Policy
- Mass Media and Politics
- Types of Propaganda
- Endorsement in Elections
- Social Media and Elections
- Bonus: Extension Activity
- US Foreign Policy Goals Activity Reading
- President’s Role in Foreign Policy
- Department of State
- Military Alliances
- Economic Alliances
- Embassies and Ambassadors
- The United Nations
- US Influence in Foreign Affairs
- World Conflicts & the US
- Bonus: Extension Activity
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