1. Set Focus
Pose this essential question: Why is rule of law important for a democracy?
2. List Vocabulary
Share some of the challenging vocabulary words in the article (see right). Encourage students to use context to infer meanings as they read.
- determined (p. 19)
- inferior (p. 19)
- envisioned (p. 20)
- paramount (p. 20)
- undermined (p. 21)
- rigorous (p. 21)
3. Engage
Have students preview the photo on page 20 of the article of President Barack Obama giving Sylvia Mendez the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Ask students to share predictions about why Mendez was awarded this honor.