1. Bill of Rights the First Amendment Learning Objective: Students will be able to describe the freedoms in the First Amendment and give examples and non-examples.

2. Concept Development Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to guarantee certain protections for every citizen that can not be taken away by the government. 1 st AmendmentWhat it Does These amendments were added to prevent the government from abusing it’s people. The framers had learned these lessons from British rule of the colonies and sought stability and justice from the Enlightenment. a. Freedom of Speech b. Freedom of the press c. Freedom of Religion d. Freedom to assemble e. Freedom to petition the Government Gives Citizens the right to speak their mind. Prevents government from controlling what is placed in print. The government can’t make any religion the religion of the land, and we have the right to practice any religion we believe in. Citizens can peacefully meet to protest. Citizens have the right to tell the government to change the laws.

3. Skill Development/Guided Practice 1. Read the text carefully 2. Decide which part of the first amendment is being challenged. 3. Using the amendment, write out which phrase applies. Situation (Example of what this right allows) Which right is it?Give a non-example ( I can’t or the government can’t). 3. People call a radio show to express their thoughts on a public issue. 4. Citizen ask the government to change a tax law. 5. Muslims go to a mosque without being bothered. 1. A magazine column criticizes the president. 2. Protesters gather outside a city hall. Freedom of the Press. Freedom of assembly Freedom of Speech The right to petition the Government Freedom of Religion

4. Exit Ticket/Closure  The first amendment has how many civil rights? _______________________________________________________. Is it fair to criticize someone for something they said? ________________________________________________________ Is it fair to say something untrue about someone to make others turn against them? ________________________________________________________

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