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?

TQE Discussion

Big Idea: What is freedom?

Learning Target: Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study. Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions

Reading: Today you will read your book for 10 minutes.

Agenda:

1. Fill out the reading progress form if you didn't yesterday.
2. Today we will have our first discussion where we talk about your best questions, thoughts, and epiphanies (TQE).
1. I need to hear:
1. Paragraph numbers
2. The author...
3. Questions

Homework:

1. No vocabulary this week. Just read your book at home.

Getting ready for our first discussion

Big Idea: What is freedom?

Learning Target: Prepare for a discussion.

Reading: Today you will read your book for 10 minutes.

Agenda:

1. Fill out the reading progress form if you didn't yesterday.
2. Prepare for a discussion using Left Side and Right Side notes.
3. DOI Quizlet Live! game
4. English Journal #11 DOI summary
1. The Declaration of Independence is an important document because...The declaration begins by...It says that our rights come from...and that government is...The complaints against King George the third were mainly about...The declaration ended with...Even though the declaration was written a long time ago, it still matters because...

Homework:

1. No vocabulary this week. Just read your book at home.

DOI Day 2

Big Idea: What is the meaning of freedom?

Learning Target: Summarize the structure of the DOI and understand key phrases.

Reading: You will read for 10 minutes. You should be done with your book by September 20th.

Agenda:

1. Fill out the reading progress form.
   
2. Open the 002 DOI structure document in GOOGLE CLASSROOM.
1. Skim the section.
2. With your partner come up with 3-5 bullet points.
3. You will switch partners and then analyze key phrases from the DOI.

Homework:

1. Make sure you are reading at home. Your book review will be on September 20th.

Declaration of Independence Day 1

Big Idea: What is the meaning of freedom?

Learning Target: Summarize the structure of the DOI and understand key phrases.

Reading: You will read for 10 minutes. You should be done with your book by September 20th.

Agenda:

1. Fill out the reading progress form.
   
2. English Journal: DOI Scavenger Hunt
1. Write five sentences about your topic. One sentence must tell how your slip is related to the DOI.
3. Open the 002 DOI structure document in GOOGLE CLASSROOM.
1. Skim the section.
2. With your partner come up with 3 bullet points.

Homework:

1. Make sure you are reading at home. Your book review will be on September 20th.