Selfish or Ideological?

Big Idea: What is the meaning of freedom?

Learning Target: 

Reading: We will read for 10 minutes today. Your book review will be on September 20th.

Agenda:

1. Start your new vocabulary list: Preamble to the Constitution
   
2. DOI: Selfish or Ideological
1. Read the interpretations of the DOI by two different historians. Highlight the evidence they give. Fill in the first part of the graphic organizer in GOOGLE CLASSROOM.
2. English Journal #12: Rewrite DOI preamble
1. We believe in these obvious truths: that all men are created equal, that they...In order to protect these rights, governments are set up. These governments get their powers from...When a government no longer protects the rights of its citizens...
2. Based on my paraphrase of the preamble, I think the Founding Fathers were primarily motivated by...and therefore I agree with...I am most convinced by...[add a couple of sentences].
3. We will now switch partners and complete the second half of the graphic organizer.
4. Create a Flipgrid video with your partner and explain your position about the DOI.
1. Do these grievances seem to be things that upset rich people or everyone? Give two examples.
2. Do you think these complaints would give people reason to go to war and possibly die? Why or why not?

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list Preamble to the Constitution?