Comparative Politics: Week 1 Reading Alignment Guide (FREE)

A teacher-facing guide outlining Week 1 readings and pacing for AP Comparative Government

Use this free resource to:

• Clarify which textbook readings prepare students for Week 1 instruction
• Support intentional pacing during the first week of an AP Comparative Government course (or similar)
• Align assigned readings with formative and summative assessments
• Reduce student confusion by clearly communicating what to focus on while reading

Included:

• A one-page teacher alignment guide for Week 1
• Clear breakdown of three foundational readings from
  Principles of Comparative Politics (Second Edition) by Clark, Golder, & Golder
• Student-facing “helpful hints” that coach how to read for understanding
• A recommended Week 1 pacing sequence, including:
  • Reading assignments
  • Mid-Week Concept Check
  • First recall quiz

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How This Resource Fits with Other Materials:

This free alignment guide is designed to support use of:

• Mid-Week Concept Check: Foundations (formative, completion-based)
• Recall Quiz: Foundations of Comp Gov (accuracy-graded)

It separates reading logistics and pacing from assessment tools, allowing paid resources to remain focused on learning and evaluation rather than directions.

Textbook Alignment: (Page numbers may vary by edition.)

• Principles of Comparative Politics, Second Edition
• Authors: Stephen Clark, Matt Golder, Sona N. Golder