Declaration of Independence

February 13, 2017

E.Q: Define independence.

Annotate the Declaration of Independence and identify rhetorical techniques.

Close read for analysis purposes.

Obj: I can define independence.

I can annotate the Declaration of Independence and identify rhetorical techniques.

I can close read for analysis purposes.

Starter:

Too Late to Apologize

How do you define independence?

Create your own definition in your drive.
You have until the end of the video to create your  definition.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Independence

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  freedom from outside control or support : the state of being independent

Your Definition: 

Activity: Create a word cloud based on words associated with independence.

Activity: 

1.  Declaration of Independence

I will give you a hard copy of the Declaration of Independence.

First, read through it with a partner. 

Annotate it with clarifications, questions, examples of rhetoric, structure, etc.

Once you read through it once, we will read it together as a class.

2.  Discussion

Discussion Questions
What language does he use to persuade his audience to his position?
Does he effectively or ineffectively persuade you? Explain.
What is the most convincing evidence to support his claims? Elaborate.
Evaluate how the text is structured.  What is significant about the ordering of ideas? 

3.  Rhetoric Chart

Complete the chart, identifying an example of ethos, pathos, and logos.

Closure: 

What is one question you have about the Declaration of Independence?