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Interactive Learning Journey: Declaration of Independence

Dive deep into the history of the colonies' independence declaration through readings, discussions, and activities to analyze colonial grievances listed in the document. Discover the pivotal events and challenges faced by the 55 men from 13 colonies in Independence Hall, Philadelphia, on July 4, 1776. Engage in a class play, KWL chart, lyric breakdown, and a reflective closure task imitating King George III's response to the Declaration.

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Interactive Learning Journey: 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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