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 * Reinforcing Activity for The Voice of the People**

Begin by reading the book aloud to the class. Discussion pertaining specifically to the three branches of government and their functions should be highlighted.

Students should then head back to seats and individually receive a copy of each of the cloze activities for the three branches of government. Students should complete these to the best of their ability independently in order to understand on a broad level the functions of each of the three branches of government. This overview will ensure that the student has the common knowledge necessary to move forward on the topic.

Students should then be split into three groups as close in number as possible. Each group should have the title of one of the three branches of government. The group with the assigned branch has the duty of looking through the book, (the teacher should mark the pages of the book that coincide with the explanation of the three branches of government) to find facts about their respective branch that were not included in the cloze activity. Since the book provides many facts and specific details about each branch, students will become precise investigators of the branch assigned and deepen their understanding of the content. The group should then fill out the section of the graphic organizer under the title of their branch and be prepared to share their findings with the class.

After these activities are rotated and completed, each branch of government as a group will present their unique findings listed on their graphic organizer to the class. The classmates are highly encouraged to fill out the other two sections of their graphic organizer according to the presentation of their classmates. A final copy created by the teachers notes on all three presentations will be displayed in the room at a later date to enable students to copy any important information they may have missed.

This activity provides both an overview and detailed look at the three branches of government while providing students with independent study and group discussion opportunities.

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This book could also be used to teach Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities