Lesson Plan

Chief Executives Compared: The Federalist Papers

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Delve into the responsibilities of the president by looking at President Hamilton's opinion of the presidential office in his own words. The second in a three-part series, the resource also offers an interesting compare-and-contrast activity between the British monarchy's opinion of the presidency and that of the Articles of Confederation.

1 Collection 74 Views 39 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Extend learning by assigning students a compare-and-contrast essay 
  • Differentiate for English learners by giving fill-in-the blank notes during the compare-and-contrast discussion of the presidency
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson assumes middle schoolers understand how to compare and contrast 
Pros
  • Includes an assessment section 
  • Simple and straightforward plan
Cons
  • Some added preparation may make for longer lesson planning time