Specific concepts such as: Describe the relationship Argue which branch is the most -structure of the U.S. between separation of powerful, citing specific powers Structures and Constitution (Preamble, powers and checks and and specific checks and balances Function of seven articles, Bill of balances. of each branch. Government Rights) -identify and understand Explain, with examples, the the basic functions of the powers of each branch of three branches of government according to government the U.S. Constitution. Specific vocabulary such Apply the concept of checks as: and balances to two Preamble, bicameral, branches of government. checks and balances, separation of powers, limited government, constitution, majority rule Topic Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Learning Plan BOE BOE Topic #1 #2 Score Demonstrates the ability Demonstrates the ability to Demonstrates the ability to to identify the type of determine the central idea evaluate the way(s) in which the Summary of a source and its central idea. and describes specific primary or secondary source is Source – evidence from the primary important to the understanding Semester 1 or secondary source to of the topic. support the central idea. Begins to identify the Demonstrates the ability to In addition to meeting the level 3 central idea of the accurately identify and expectations, the response Author’s Point document, but may have explain an author’s point of accurately describes individuals of View – misconceptions within the view using textual and or groups of people who would Semester 1 context/unit of study. contextual evidence. agree and/or disagree with the author’s point of view. Write arguments focused Write arguments focused In addition to meeting the level 3 on discipline-specific on discipline-specific expectations, the response: Writing content. content. -Distinguish claims from alternate Arguments – -Provides either an -Introduce a claim clearly (a or opposing claims using prior Semester 1 introduction or a sentence or a paragraph). knowledge and demonstrating a
Structures and Function of Government Specific concepts such as: -structure of the U.S. Constitution (Preamble, seven articles, Bill of Rights) -identify and understand the basic functions of the three branches of government Specific vocabulary such as: Preamble, bicameral, checks and balances, separation of powers, limited government, constitution, majority rule Describe the relationship between separation of powers and checks and balances. Explain, with examples, the powers of each branch of government according to the U.S. Constitution. Apply the concept of checks and balances to two branches of government. Argue which branch is the most powerful, citing specific powers and specific checks and balances of each branch. Topic Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Learning Plan BOE #1 BOE #2 Topic Score Summary of a Source – Semester 1 Demonstrates the ability to identify the type of source and its central idea. Demonstrates the ability to determine the central idea and describes specific evidence from the primary or secondary source to support the central idea. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate the way(s) in which the primary or secondary source is important to the understanding of the topic. Author’s Point of View – Semester 1 Begins to identify the central idea of the document, but may have misconceptions within the context/unit of study. Demonstrates the ability to accurately identify and explain an author’s point of view using textual and contextual evidence. In addition to meeting the level 3 expectations, the response accurately describes individuals or groups of people who would agree and/or disagree with the author’s point of view. Writing Arguments – Semester 1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. -Provides either an introduction or a Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. -Introduce a claim clearly (a sentence or a paragraph). In addition to meeting the level 3 expectations, the response: -Distinguish claims from alternate or opposing claims using prior knowledge and demonstrating a