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U.S. Constitution: The Reality Show Musical Play

Common Core Standards and Vocabulary


Common Core and Other National Standards

History/Social Studies

Language Arts

Common Core Reading Standards for Literature: 4th5th, 6th7th8th

Common Core Reading Standards: Foundational Skills:
4th5th: Phonics and Word Recognition, Fluency

Common Core Speaking and Listening Standards: Comprehension and Collaboration - 4th5th, 6th7th8th

Common Core Language Standards: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use -  4th5th, 6th7th8th

Common Core Standard 10: Range, Quality & Complexity
Range of Text Types for K-5th
Range of Text Types for 6th-12th

Fine Arts

National Music Standards 1267, and 8 for K-4th
National Theater Standards 2367, and 8 for K-4th
National Dance Standards 1 and 2 for K-4th


Vocabulary

union
welfare
bleak
crafty
explicit
shebang
FDR
treaties
acquiesced
politicking
supreme
insure
liberty
framers
oblivion
immunity
concur
reactionary
hindsight
monarchy
turncoat
allegiance
tranquility
posterity
conjured
scapegoat
species
tinkers
subconscious
executed
representation
indiscretion
colluding
domestic
ordain
revived
metaphorically
alliance
institution
cheese-steaks
pardons
bonafide
heiress
implied

Phrases
cart-blanche
rule the roost
pro or con
Capitol Hill
hollandaise sauce
attending session
Eggs Benedict
null and void

Key Terms and Curricular Concepts
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
executive branch
judiciary branch
two houses
Senate
Federalist
presidential veto
Amendment 22
Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights
judicial review
Confederation Congress
Articles of Confederation
legislative branch
The Great Compromise
House of Representatives
States Rights
Checks and balances
impeachment
ratification
Article One
Marbury v. Madison