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President Bill Clinton HandoutPresident Bill Clinton Handout
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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2019
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President Bill Clinton

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Was Bill Clinton a good president? Scholars set out to answer the question as they prepare for a class debate on the topic. They watch videos, review pros and cons, and read facts about the process of becoming a United States president. They even have a chance to submit their own comments.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

bill clinton, presidential candidates, presidency, united states presidents, debate, group discussions

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners interview their parents or other relatives to find out their perspectives on Clinton's presidency 

Classroom Considerations

  • Research time for debate topics depends on individual students' needs
  • Requires computers, Internet access, and headphones

Pros

  • Provides a thorough overview of Clinton's presidency 
  • Includes a handy chart showing the US presidential rankings

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.9-10.8 SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a

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