1. Warm-Up 5/4/16 TURN HOMEWORK IN!!!
In your notebook, write and answer the following question:
What are some responsibilities you have around your house and inside your classrooms?
At home, I’m responsible for _________. When I’m at school I’m responsible for __________. If I don’t complete these responsibilities ____________.
TURN HOMEWORK IN!!!

2. Learning Target: We will analyze the rights and responsibilities of Texas citizens in a democratic society.
Language Objective: We will explain civic responsibilities of Texas citizens and the importance of civic participation
Success Criteria: I will silently debate with my partner about the responsibilities of citizens.

3. Words to Know
Civil Liberties: the state of being subject only to laws established for the good of the community, especially with regard to freedom of action and speech
Civil Rights: the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality
Civic Responsibility: It is comprised of actions and attitudes associated with democratic governance and social participation.
Civic Participation: ways in which citizens participate in the life of a community in order to improve conditions for others or to help shape the community's future

4. What is a Citizen and how are you a U.S. Citizen?
Citizen: a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized
To become a citizen at birth, you must:
Have been born in the United States or certain territories or outlying possessions of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; OR  
had a parent or parents who were citizens at the time of your birth (if you were born abroad) and meet other requirements
To become a citizen after birth, you must:
Apply for “derived” or “acquired” citizenship through parents
Apply for naturalization

5. US Citizenship Test
1) How many changes, or amendments, to the Constitution are there? 27
2) What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments
3) Who becomes president if both the president and vice president die?
Speaker of House
4) What was the 49th state added to the USA?
Alaska
5) What are the requirements to be US President?
35 years of age, natural born US citizen
6) Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
7) Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
8) What year was the Constitution written?
1787

6. Create a sentence about the picture below using only 6 words!

7. Small Group Talk
30 Second Think: What are some ways citizens participate in the civic community?
Write (60 Seconds): Citizens are able to participate in civic communities by _________.
Pair:
Partner A (30 Seconds):
Partner B (30 Seconds):
Share: Be prepared to share aloud with the class

8. Civic Responsibilities
As a citizen, some of our civic responsibilities/duties are as follows:
Obeying the laws
Pay taxes
Serving on a jury
Voting
Helping a political party
Volunteering at a hospital or a neighborhood food bank
Running for political office

9. Small Group Talk
30 Second Think: What would our country be like today if we didn’t take our civic responsibilities seriously?
Write (60 Seconds): If citizens didn’t take their civic responsibilities seriously, the United States of America would ______
Pair:
Partner A (30 Seconds):
Partner B (30 Seconds):
Share: Be prepared to share aloud with the class

10. Silent Debate
You will now be participating in a silent debate. The way the debate will work is you express your point of view through writing.
Partner A - Affirmative position statement: All citizens should take an active role in civic life.
Partner B - Negative position statement: Citizens have no responsibility to participate in the civic activities.
Write 5-7 sentences explaining your point of view and why you feel the way you feel.