Simple Case Story

In this worksheet, students rewrite the story of Marbury v. Madison in simple, clear language, as if explaining it to a middle school student unfamiliar with the case. They must include key details such as who William Marbury was, what he wanted, why he was upset, the role of the Supreme Court, and the emergence of judicial review. This task strengthens summarization skills and reinforces accurate explanation of historical events. The reflection prompt helps students connect the case to its modern relevance.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Summary of Historical Court Cases

English Language Arts – Simplified Explanatory Writing

Civics – Understanding Judicial Review

English Language Arts – Retelling Complex Ideas Clearly

This worksheet is part of our Marbury v. Madison Worksheets collection.