Lesson Plan

Interpretation of the Declaration of Independence

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Ready to interpret the Declaration of Independence and understand its meaning? The resource divides scholars into pairs, where they work as a team to match translations with excerpts from the declaration. The class then engages in discussion before drawing illustrations to explain each excerpt as a homework assignment.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Differentiate for GATE by engaging them in a class discussion that uses higher order thinking skills on the topic of the excerpts at the end of the activity
  • Extend learning by watching a documentary about the Declaration of Independence
Classroom Considerations
  • The activity requires a copy of The Declaration of Independence: The Words That made America by Sam Fink
Pros
  • Includes an answer key
  • Creates an environment where middle schoolers actively work with primary source material
Cons

Common Core