5.8 – Module Project and Reflection
Let’s play the roles of people who help a bill become a law!
Reader’s Theater
As a class, you are going to experience how an idea becomes a law in the United States. In fact, you’ll be part of the process by “becoming” the people that are involved at each step!
Look at the Module 5 Project: Reader’s Theater handout – your teacher will hand out copies and/or project it for the class to view. Volunteer for one of the roles listed at the top!
Review the “background & instructions” on the worksheet and remember to speak slowly, clearly, and loud enough for everyone in class to hear.
After the class finishes the Reader’s Theater, look at the last page of the Module 5 Project handout. Review the directions and complete the steps in pairs, small groups or independently.
Big Questions
We are at the end of Module 5! Based on your learning, how would you answer these questions?
Do a 3-5-minute “quick write” about one or more of the questions below OR be prepared to discuss one or more of them.
Questions #1-2: What are the branches (or parts) of the U.S. government? What are their powers?
Question #3: Why was the U.S. government designed to share power using checks and balances?
Extend Your Learning!
1) Go back through the Reader’s Theater and identify checks and balances that came up during the process.
- What was Congress’ duty?
- Who did the President check, and how?
- What if someone challenges the law? What branch does it go to and how is this an example of checks and balances?
2) Take a look at this well-known video about bills becoming laws:
