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This integrated literacy assignment explores the motivations behind the American colonists' decision to separate from Great Britain, as outlined in the Declaration of Independence. Through analysis of historical quotes and resources, students will gain insight into the belief of natural rights and the concept of equality. Notable quotes from figures like Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan highlight the ongoing importance of freedom and democracy. Engage with various multimedia tools, including songs and videos, to deepen understanding of this foundational American document.
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Integrated Literacy Assignment By: Stephanie Zingaretti GLCE: 5-U3.1.5 Use the Declaration of Independence to explain why the colonists wanted to separate from Great Britain and why they believed they had the right to do so.
By: Dennis Brindell Fradin • By: Russell Freedman Books/Trade Books
“The assertion that 'all men are created equal' was of no practical use in effecting our separation from Great Britain and it was placed in the Declaration not for that, but for future use.” Abraham Lincoln • “Freedom in never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protested, and handed on for them to do the same.” Ronald Reagan • “I Am the Declaration Of Independence” By: Genie Keller • “Declaration of Independence” By: Mac McGovern Quotes/Poems
Video Clips • “Declaration of Independence” • “Too Late to Apologize” Music Video Video Clips/Music
Creating the Declaration • Declaration of Independence • http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/ (Copy and Paste this in Web Browser) Web Sites
http://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/Declaration-of-Independence-for-kids.htmlhttp://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/Declaration-of-Independence-for-kids.html • http://www.bookworm.com/p/the-signers-the-56-stories-behind-the-declaration-of-independence-219634?site=CA&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc_bw&utm_term=HP-4217&utm_campaign=GoogleAW&CAWELAID=1611692597&utm_content=pla&adtype=pla&cagpspn=pla • http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/thedeclarationdef.htm • http://www.founding.com/the_declaration_of_i/ • http://westernrifleshooters.blogspot.com/2011/04/bovard-misdefining-liberty.html • http://www.vivaliberty.com/contact/ • https://generaljohnstrickermslibrary.pbworks.com/w/page/48093465/American%20Revolution%20Battles • http://randumbuzz.com/quotes/ronald-reagan-freedom-quote/ • http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/a/abrahamlin137182.html • http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/d/declaration_of_independence.asp • http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/d/declaration_of_independence.asp • http://www.altlondon.org/article.php?story=20121003042955214&mode=print • http://bcff.org/ • http://inthepastlane.com/2013/07/01/the-declaration-of-independence-was-originally-no-big-deal/ • http://bestclipartblog.com/27-poetry-clip-art.html References