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Dec 18, 2011 were allegiance central writing the delegates concernconstitution. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Select from a variety of bestselling titles to enhance your guided reading program. Were writing the constitution activities by molly davis. Expand product details awardwinning author fritz takes readers behind the scenes at the constitutional convention for a goodhumored history lesson, enlivened by depaolas quirky illustrations. Were writing the constitution audiobook, by jean fritz.
A copy of the constitution is included in the back of the book. Introduction the united states constitution is the supreme law of the united states of america. This the story of benjamin franklin, george washington, james madison, and many others who traveled to. The book is divided into five sections for this set of questions. Constitution graphic history exploration, revolution, and constitution, grades 6 12 american history series we the people. Drawings enliven every page of a relatively easy to read rendition of the events and people of the constitutional convention in 1887. Our eighth grade teacher made us write a narrative essay with her choosing of. Benjamin franklin, george washington, james madison, and many others. Share this readalong with young readers eager to learn more about our nations history. Were writing the constitution the creation of the u. Were writing the constitution by jean fritz for free with a 30 day free trial. This book presents the summer of 1787 in a manner students can understand.
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