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Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence. We will EXPLAIN how the colonies came to declare independence using readings, discussions, and a KWL chart. Then we will identify the colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence using a lyric breakdown chart. Preview .

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Declaration of Independence

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  1. Declaration of Independence We will EXPLAIN how the colonies came to declare independence using readings, discussions, and a KWL chart. Then we will identify the colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence using a lyric breakdown chart.

  2. Preview • What do you already know about the Declaration of Independence? • What do you want to know? • What did you learn? • Draw a KWL chart on the next left page in your spiral.

  3. Declaration of Independence Date: July 4, 1776 Place: Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA Author: Thomas Jefferson, helped by Ben Franklin and John Adams

  4. Independence Hall

  5. 55 men from 13 Colonies

  6. What these men faced • Convincing each other independence was the proper course • Should all the colonies join Massachusetts in outright rebellion • The Heat of Pennsylvania Summers • The threat of the British Army • Possible death penalties to those that signed the seditious document

  7. Read the play as a class Complete “L” part of KWL Watch performance of Declaration The How We will EXPLAIN how the colonies came to declare independence using readings, discussions, and a KWL chart.

  8. The Grievances Now we will identify the colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence using a lyric breakdown chart. Watch “Too Late to Apologize” Complete Lyric Breakdown Chart Class Discussion

  9. Reflection/closure Now pretend you are King George III and write a letter that responds to the Declaration and the colonists breaking up with you. Share with class.

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