Lesson 2: Forms of Government

What are some forms of government in the world today?
Who can participate in various forms of government?
What are different ways power is distributed in different forms of government?

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.

Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions

DOK 2, 3, 4

The Core Interactive Text provides reading at the appropriate level of text complexity for grades 10-11. These readings can be completed with or without scaffolding from Graphic Organizers and reading tools.

Class discussion

Writing prompts

quizzes 

Graphic organizer/comparison chart