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You will be doing a close reading of the Declaration of Independence—one of the most important documents in American history. This document set in motion a series of events that is still being argued about today. Discuss the importance of the Declaration of Independence in the founding of the United States of America. Examine and closely read/analyze the Declaration of Independence. Evaluate the meaning conveyed by the Declaration of Independence through its structure and phrasing. This lesson focuses on a few key concepts of the Declaration of Independence, beginning with the phrase "All men are created equal." Students gain an appreciation of Thomas Jefferson's efforts to deal with the complex issues of equality and slavery in the Declaration of Independence. Over the course of five lessons the students will be asked to “read like a detective” to discover the meaning and significance of what is explicitly stated in the Declaration of Independence (primarily written by Thomas Jefferson) and draw logical inferences and conclusions from its text. Need help with teaching about the American Revolution! Check out 7 Dynamic Declaration of Independence Activities for middle and high school students! Creating and/or using engaging and effective lesson plans on the Declaration of Independence is an essential part of teaching American history to middle school and 5th grade social studies students. Created in collaboration with the Philadelphia Writing Project and the National Writing Project, this lesson plan uses the Declaration of Independence as an example of a powerful written argument, and is based on this inquiry question: How can I harness the power of an argument to change the world? The Declaration of Independence is more than a legal document justifying the colonies’ rebellion against Great Britain. Written principally by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, it’s a document that taps into deep questions regarding egalitarianism, natural law, and social contract theory. Created by Janice Kollar, Black River Middle School, Ohio. 8th grade. two 40 minute lessons to complete. History Revolution 3&4, Government 1, People in Societies 2, Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. These are all grade 8 standards. Declaration of Independence (reproduction parchment documents and the transcribed version in student texts) 1. Explain the main arguments in each of the following sources and their significance to our understanding of the Declaration of Independence and the necessities for self-government. The Declaration of Independence was a document by which American colonists declared their independence from Great Britain. This lesson plan helps students explore this important document. The Declaration of Independence Reader’s Theater is designed to be used in middle school and high school. It gives students the opportunity to act out the history surrounding the writing of the Declaration of Independence and is an engaging and memorable classroom activity. The reader’s theater can be performed as a review after students have The Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence is one of the most important and influential legal documents of modern times. Although the text frequently refers to eighteenth-century events, its Enlightenment philosophy and politics have continuing relevance today. For more than 200 years the Declaration of Independence has inspired leaders of other Thomas Jefferson was given the job of writing the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress committee. Thomas Jefferson wrote the original Declaration in just four days. Bring the Declaration of Independence alive for your 8th grade History Class with these fun, easy-to-use, and engaging activity ideas! Several curious middle school (or older) kids who are studying American History (and maybe an interested adult moderator or two!) Download enough copies of the "Declaration of Independence Pledge Sheet" for each participant. Establish a context for all the participants so that everyone understands the history and purpose of the activity. How might I teach the Declaration of Independence to high school students who are visual and verbal learners? What films or reading assignments will engage them, and yet not overwhelm them with the sometimes difficult wording of the Declaration itself? Answer Ah, the Declaration of Independence, a document so essential to understanding our American past and present that every student should The Declaration of Independence is a document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776. The declaration would be sent to King George III and Parliament and the governments of other nations to notify the world that the American states would no longer be governed as British colonies. II. Reading and Discussion — Writing the Declaration of Signing the Declaration of Independence was a serious, somber event. The signers of the Declaration didn’t wake up and say, “Yippee, I get to sign the Declaration of Independence today!” Students need to understand that the decision to sign the Declaration was gut-wrenching and difficult. When was the US free from the British rule? Learn about the Declaration of Independence with this awesome series of free lessons and worksheets from Easy Teacher Worksheets.
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