Lesson 1: Building the Foundation
Handout 5

R.A.F.T.

Use the following format to complete a writing assignment about the work of the
U.S. Constitutional Convention.

R ole Select any one of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention and pretend you are that person.
A udience A family member who did not come with you to Philadelphia.
F ormat Letter
T opic Explain this new form of government and why it is better than the Articles of Confederation.