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Seven Articles of the ConstitutionGraphic Organizer ActivityUsing a plain sheet of computer paper, fold the paper three times (hot dog, hamburger, and hamburger) so that you have eight boxes. In the first box, write “The Seven Articles of the Constitution”, your name, and class period.Then, label each of the remaining boxes “Article I”, “Article II”, and so on. In each box, design a graphic or symbol that will help remind you of the purpose of each article (for example, the White House or President for Article II, a courtroom or judge for Article III, or a crown for Article VI). Using the Constitution on pages 146-157 in your textbook or digital textbook (MSchemer.) (or any online website with the Constitution), write one statement that best summarizes each Article (for example, Article I: All legislative (law-making) powers are granted to Congress).**If you prefer not to draw, you may use pictures cut from magazines or newspapers (nothing printed) to create a collage of at least 2-3 pictures for each box.There’s a helpful mnemonic below that we can use to remember the seven articles of the Constitution. A mnemonic is a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something. On the back of your completed graphic organizer, write out your own mnemonic to assist you in remembering the articles of the Constitution.Lazy (Legislative Branch)Elephants (Executive Branch)Jump (Judicial Branch)Rarely (Relations between states)And (Amendment Process)Sleep (Supremacy Clause)Regularly (Ratification) Rubric20 points: All 7 articles are visualized (through hand drawn pictures or images cut from newspaper/magazines) on the graphic organizer in chronological order. Each box is labeled with the correct article and has a statement summarizing each article’s purpose in the Constitution. Visuals are colorful (color or trace them in if it’s a black and white newspaper!). A dedicated effort is clearly evident. Creative mnemonic on the back.15 points: 5-6 articles are visualized (through hand drawn pictures or images cut from newspaper/magazines) on the graphic organizer in chronological order. 5-6 boxes are labeled with the correct article and have a statement summarizing each article’s purpose in the Constitution. Most visuals are colorful. Effort is evident. Mnemonic on the back.10 points: 3-4 articles are visualized (through hand drawn pictures or images cut from newspaper/magazines) on the graphic organizer in chronological order. 3-4 boxes are labeled with the correct article and have a statement summarizing each article’s purpose in the Constitution. Some color in visuals. Lack of effort is evident. Partial mnemonic on the back.5 points or less: 1-2 articles are visualized (through hand drawn pictures or images cut from newspaper/magazines) on the graphic organizer. Articles out of order. 1-2 boxes are labeled with the correct article and have a statement summarizing each article’s purpose in the Constitution. No color in visuals. Complete lack of effort. No mnemonic on the back. ................
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