Classroom Resources By Topic
Civil Dialogue on Freedom of Speech and Press
Introduction
Evaluating arguments and understandings developed in Day 3 and 4 lessons on freedom of speech and press are then used by students to address the constitutional questions presented in the lessons and engage in a classroom dialogue. The goal is to support students in constitutional thinking skills through the application of fundamental practices for civil dialogue. Students discuss complex ideas to build common understanding and dispositions for a respectful exchange of ideas. Students will reiterate norms and procedures for civil discussion established in the Day 2 lesson plan. Time permitting, students may also begin to discuss how to extend the conversation beyond the classroom period and what attributes they can use to promote healthy dialogues outside the classroom.
Big Questions
Classroom Materials
Civil Dialogue Toolkit
Download our handy Civil Dialogue Toolkit for all the resources you need to facilitate a dialogue in your classroom.
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First Amendment Overview: Lesson Plan
The associated classroom materials allow educators to work with students for a deeper dive into the meaning of the First Amendment, the four clauses, and select Court cases over the next few class periods.
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Plans of Study
First Amendment
The Drafting Table
Coming soon for this provision! Until then, you can use Writing Rights to explore key historical documents, early drafts and major proposals behind each provision, and discover how the drafters deliberated, agreed and disagreed, on the path to compromise and the final text.
