AALL Internet Based Lessons for Adult Learners 
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A.Teaching Plan

1. Lesson Title “Who is on that Bill? Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Papers”
2. Learning Level ASE1

3. Arizona Standard(s) and Indicator(s)
Reading ASE1 Indicator B:  Applies reading skills to interpret and evaluate functional and informational  text
1.      Describes the thesis or point of view of a selection
2.      Extracts critical details and extends the ideas in the reading selection
3.      Distinguishes a conclusion from supporting statements
4.      Distinguishes among facts, supported inferences, and opinions
5.      Makes useful connections to other topics and extends ideas presented in text
6.      Recognizes the role that values play in the beliefs and perspectives of authors

Social Studies ASE1
Indicator D:   Demonstrates and applies the basic tools of historical research,  including chronology and how to collect, interpret and employ information from historical materials

5. Interprets historical persons, documents, events and issues in the context of their time.

Math ABE3 Indicator C:  Applies algebraic concepts and methods to explore, analyze or solve real-life  problems

3.        Represents and describes how changing the value of one variable in a relationship results in a change in another ("When I am 9, 3 times my age = 27.  When I am 10, 3 times my age = 30. In the equation 3x = y, when x = 9, y = 27")

Writing ABE3

Indicator A:  Applies correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar and  usage rules to complete a variety of writing tasks
1.     Spells words commonly used at this level
2.     Punctuates using commas and quotation marks
3.     Applies rule of capitalization in quotes and letters
4. Learning Context community member (citizen)

  5. Lesson Overview  This lesson may be conducted in various time fames, One hour up to 3 one hour sessions, including the branching out activities. 

B. Instruction

1. Warm-up Ask students if they know whose face is on the ten dollar bill. Someone will most likely have one, and say Hamilton. Give a brief introduction as to the lesson's scope.
2.  Activity: Have the students go to the Lesson. Conduct the internet treasure hunt as a group. If the internet is not available, you may print up the biography of Hamilton from the branching out activity. Then direct the students to the other activities.Again, you may download the documents on the lesson. The activities may be done individually or in groups. After the activities are completed, discuss with the whole class. 

3. Post Assessment Check answers, writing for standards

C. Branching Out Activities : See Student Lesson

1. Class discussion, investigating additional web sites, further lesson possibilities: There are many Federalist and anti-Federalist documents.  The Chronology page is very instructive. The possibilities are endless!
 Additional Links:
 Documents: Federalist Papers  Anti-Federalist Papers
Social Studies School Lesson and Questions

Answer Key