Home Plan - [GR2-L6-U1-LC1-11 The U.S. Government At Work]

The document covers essential tips and activities for introducing students to lesson essentials on content words, questioning strategies, and grasping the main idea and supporting details, using vocabulary related to the Constitution, branches of government, and the executive branch. It also delves into the roles and functions of various U.S. government departments like the Department of Defense, Treasury, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security, stressing the significance of understanding these structures in the government hierarchy, including the president’s cabinet and presidential succession.

Contents

• Pages 1—28: Lesson essentials tips
• Pages 29—47: US government reading.

This section of the document provides tips on introducing students to lesson essentials related to using content words, asking and answering questions to understand a text, and identifying the main idea and supporting details. It includes vocabulary words such as “approved,” “Constitution,” “experts,” “federal,” and “executive,” along with activities to help students understand the meanings of these words. The text discusses the different departments that assist the president in leading the United States and their roles. It also mentions the branches of government, the Constitution, and the formation of the executive branch to help students comprehend these concepts.

This section of the document provides tips and prompts for guiding students through reading and answering questions related to different departments of the U.S. government, such as the Department of Defense, Treasury Department, Department of Justice, Department of the Interior, and Department of Homeland Security. The content includes suggested answers to questions about the responsibilities and functions of these departments. Additionally, it introduces the concept of the president’s cabinet, presidential succession, and the role of department heads in the government hierarchy. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these governmental structures and processes.