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Who doesn’t love solving a mystery? Digging up clues, connecting the dots, and piecing together a puzzle can lead to exciting discoveries! In this issue, you’ll be the history detective who uncovers the story behind Constitution Day, celebrated each year on September 17th. Search for hidden facts and clues to solve the mystery questions: Who wrote the Constitution? What’s it about? When was it enacted? Where did it take place? Why is this important document still so important today? Put on your detective hat, research like a newspaper reporter, follow the clues, and get ready to crack the case!
In this issue students will:
- read informational text about Constitution Day
- learn fascinating facts about the U.S. Constitution
- unscramble the Preamble in correct sequence
- use the newspaper to spell topic-related words
- write expository sentences about the importance of “rules in a game”
- use advertisements in the news to identify facts and opinions
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