The American Creed William Tyler Page Civics Constitution Week Activities

The American Creed will come to life as your students participate in three powerful activities that bring the document to life. If you are looking for a way to help students understand the American Creed and its origins, this resource is perfect for you. It dives deeply into the Creed, exploring it line by line. The variety of activities helps students see the American Creed from multiple angles, and they'll respond to discussion questions in small groups. It's amazing how fun the American Creed can be!

If you are looking for a patriotic holiday activity, a Constitution Week activity, or are looking at the nation's documents, this is perfect.

Students learn the fascinating story of the man who wrote it. There are great discussion questions students discuss in a small group. The students will wrap up their study by writing a letter to William Tyler Page, the writer of the American Creed.

The activities are surprisingly low-prep for how engaging and interactive they are. Simply print, cut, and go! You'll get teacher instructions, classroom procedures, printable activities, and a rubric. The teacher directions are so detailed! You will have very clear, step-by-step instructions for what to do to teach the activity.

You'll find this resource is perfect for fifth grade, sixth grade, middle school, and junior high school students. It's also wonderful for homeschoolers.

Included in this American Creed Resource:

✅ Teacher instructions and ideas

✅ The American Creed with line-by-line explanation

✅ Biography of William Tyler Page, the author of the American Creed

✅ Writing Activity

✅ Rubric

Your upper-elementary, middle school, or junior high social studies students will love these activities!

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⭐⭐WILLIAMS' MODEL OF CREATIVITY ⭐⭐

This lesson is based on Williams' Model of Creativity, a model designed to develop the traits of creativity in students. This particular resource focuses on these traits:

☀️ Complexity - the ability to manage complex ideas without being overwhelmed

☀️ Curiosity - the desire to seek knowledge and information

☀️ Imagination - the ability to build mental pictures and visualize possibilities

In addition to addressing standards and providing an engaging and effective classroom experience, these activities will also build students' creativity skills.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. I'm not required to teach this. Why is the American Creed worth teaching? It's so fascinating! Once you know the story of the man who wrote it, you'll be hooked! Your students will love this activity and feel empowered by how deeply they understand it. It's also a great way to celebrate patriotic holidays.
2. Why do you focus on the author? William Tyler Page is so fascinating! He is also a great example of the creative process. I love how students learn about the creative process through his story.
3. Is there a lot of prep needed? No. While the activities are strong, they're really easy to prep. I love low-prep activities, and I think this one will surprise you in how robust it is. No tech needed!

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