Engage students as they learn more about the "Father of the Constitution" with this fascinating biography that focuses on this important founding father. With James Madison and the Making of the United States, students will explore his life and many accomplishments, from his early days at Mount Pleasant to his time on the Continental Congress, as Secretary of State, and as the fourth president of the United States. Breathe life into the pages of history with primary source documents that offer significant clues on what life might have been like for James Madison in the 1800s. Authentic artifacts, including maps, government documents, and other primary sources offer an intimate glimpse of life during this era. Students will build content knowledge across geography, history, and other social studies strands, with this text that can be leveled for a variety of learning styles, as well as below-level, above-level, and English language learners. This reader contains text features, including captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary. A "Your Turn!" activity continues to challenge students as they extend their learning. Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework, and other state standards, this text readies students for college and career readiness.

 

This book is part of a book series called Primary Source Readers .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Teacher Created Materials, Inc .

Torrey Maloof has worked in educational publishing for more than eight years. She specializes in products for the content areas of social studies, science, math, and technology. She is currently a freelance editor and author.