Declaration of Independence

August 10, 2018

Standard
RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. 

RI.11-12.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how style and content contribute to the power, and/or persuasiveness of the text.

RI.11-12.8 Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in influential U.S. and/or British texts, including the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy.

RI.11-12.9 Analyze foundational U.S. and/or British documents of historical and literary significance for their themes, purposes, and rhetorical features.

W11-12.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 

Objective: I can cite strong evidence to support analysis of the American dream. 

I can determine the purpose of a text in which the rhetoric is effective.

I can describe the reasoning of influential texts.

I can analyze founding documents.

I can write arguments to support claims.

E.Q: How is rhetoric used in founding documents?

Starter

Free Write Friday

In your free write folder create a new document.

This should be labeled today's date.

Your free write should be about a half page, double spaced.

You may use the prompt below or write about anything that is appropriate. 

Vocabulary

Word: Analyze

Part of Speech: verb

Dictionary Definition: examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Your Definition:

Activity: Add the definition of this term to your interactive notebook.

Activity: 

1.  Declaration Chalk Talk

Evaluate the overall message of the Declaration of Independence.

Determine whether or not the piece effectively meets its intended goal using rhetoric.

Identify how this represents public advocacy.  

2.  Close Read 

Reading of the Declaration of Independence 

Once you have listened to the audio version, complete the six focus questions on page 69.  

3.  Declaration of Human Rights 

We will read through the Declaration of Human Rights.  

As you read, compare the text to the DOI.  

Compare and contrast the purpose, arguments, and rhetoric by completing a Venn diagram.

You should have at least five bullet points in each circle.

Closure

Connect the DOI to our big idea of the American dream.