Read the Real Bill of Rights Primary Source
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Read the Real Bill of Rights Primary Source" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.




4 pages in this set
Bill of Rights primary source study for 3rd to 5th grade: the exact text of Amendments I to X, word boxes and 6 questions. Answer key included. Part of our Bill of Rights Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Read the amendments aloud together and stop to check the word boxes. Students then answer the questions in full sentences, pointing to the line in the text.
What students will practice
- Teaches 3rd to 5th grade students what the Bill of Rights is and the freedoms its ten amendments protect.
- Builds early reading with short, repeated sentences, picture support and reading aloud.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Read the Real Bill of Rights Primary Source?
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Read the amendments aloud together and stop to check the word boxes. Students then answer the questions in full sentences, pointing to the line in the text.
What is the Read the Real Bill of Rights Primary Source?
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Three pages after the cover. Page 1 gives a short intro, the exact words of Amendments I to V and a word box for terms like abridging, quartered and due process. Page 2 has Amendments VI to X and a second word box. Page 3 has 6 questions, such as what quartered means and what amount of money Amendment VII names. The answer key gives each answer.
Can I use the Read the Real Bill of Rights Primary Source at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade Bill of Rights Day resources are there?
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16 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 Bill of Rights Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Bill of Rights Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Bill of Rights Day resources for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Bill of Rights Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 4 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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