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State of the Union Address 2023

An FAQ, prediction worksheet, and BINGO card build background knowledge and engagement around the 2023 State of the Union Address.
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Grades 6–10, Middle School, High School
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Updated Feb 24, 2023

Subject
Social Studies, Government
Topic
State of the Union, Politics
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State of the Union Address 2023

A teaching resource tailored toward the impending State of the Union Address, due to occur on February 7th, 2023. This lesson plan immerses students in both history and purpose behind this important event in American politics. In addition to providing information about the State of the Union Address itself, this resource also guides students through engaging activities designed to deepen their understanding and foster a curious approach towards politics.

Materials Included:

  • A Comprehensive FAQ document: which delves into common curiosities regarding State of the Union historically and its impact today.
  • Prediction Sheet: that prompts learners to tap into their critical thinking skills by pondering what may be discussed during this upcoming address.
  • The unique BINGO game template: A fun viewing game designed specifically for watching State of the Union Addresses.

In addition to these handouts, students will have plenty opportunities for different learning styles with flexibility for educators facilitating sessions in different formats – whether that be whole group discussions, breaking up into smaller groups or independent homework assignments. The learning objectives are clear - ensuring students identify critical aspects specific to State-of-the-Union addresses.

This PDF-based teaching resource revolves around Social Studies’ subfield: Government. It isn’t grade-specific and can accommodate various grade levels making it an inclusive tool in your educational arsenal. As a ready-to-print and use resource without need for additional materials or intensive prep work involved beforehand – it offers simplicity combined with rich, engaging content perfect educators aiming to introduce wider political events like these gracefully within classroom dynamics.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Explain the purpose and constitutional basis of the State of the Union Address

  • Describe how the format of the address has changed across different presidencies

  • Make evidence-based predictions about the content of an upcoming political speech

Teaching tips

  • Have students brainstorm what they already know about the address before distributing the FAQ, as the step-by-step guide suggests

  • Use the predictions worksheet in small groups before compiling a whole-class list on the board

  • Play the BINGO game live during or after viewing the address, using either the pre-made terms or class-generated predictions

Skills covered

  • Informational reading — students read an FAQ handout and answer five questions using evidence from the text.

  • Prediction and reasoning — students use prior knowledge of current events to predict topics a President is likely to address.

  • Active listening — students track policy terms mentioned during a live or recorded speech using a BINGO card.

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Why are two versions of the FAQ answer worksheet included?

One page has the five answers already filled in for the teacher's reference, and the second, otherwise identical page is left blank so it can be copied as the student version.

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