Alexander Hamilton Lesson Plan

The Federalist Papers

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will conduct research on the background of the Federalist Paper and will evaluate one of the essays for themselves.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.6, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.7, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.4

Structure:

One of the most notable aspects of Hamilton's life and career was his unbelievable volume of written work. Although he is famous for many other accomplishments, one of Hamilton's best-known feats was his enormous contributions to the writing and publication of the Federalist Papers, without which the Constitution...