Constitution and Government Writing Activities

Writing Example 1 Writing Example 2
Pet Peeve Constitution Clarifying the Second Amendment
 
The Glaring Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation - This prompt outlines the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and requires students to choose and explain the most "glaring" weakness.
The Great Compromise - This Constitutional Convention writing prompt explains the Great Compromise, which led to the adoption of the United States Constitution, and challenges students to write about a compromise they've made.
Clarifying the 2nd Amendment - This prompt explains the confusion surrounding the Second Amendment and asks students to clarify it by rewriting it using modern language and perspectives.

Pet Peeve Constitution - This fun activity requires students to write and draw about a unique pet peeve of theirs. Teachers can compile student pet peeve activities to make a Pet Peeve Constitution.