Declaration of Independence Nov. 17

Charged Words Designed to produce an emotional response Example: Tyranny – “oppressive power” Make a Chart : WordConnotation Emotion

The Author Thomas Jefferson -Born into Wealthy Virginia Family -Outspoken defender of American Rights -Artistic, Intellectual, Soft Spoken -Preferred the farm to the city -Loved Reading (6,400 Books) -Great Writer

The Selection The Declaration of Independence Details the philosophy of the colonial revolutionaries Outlines their grievances with Britain

The Background Jefferson didn’t want to even attend the 2 nd Continental Congress Missed Virginia and the Farm – Wrote Daily to be Called Back Chosen to draft Declaration – He didn’t want to Banged out the Draft fairly quickly Congress changed the draft – This bothers him Document wasn’t considered a “big deal” at the time

Reading Level 1 - Label Section I: Introduction Section 2: Preamble – Purpose Section 3: List of Grievances/Problems Section 4: Criticism of British Section 5: Conclusion

Reading – 3 Min Read the Introduction Identify Charged Words Answer the Following: 1.Describe the tone of the 1 st Paragraph 2.Why do the Authors avoid specifying the conflict between America and Britain? 3. How does this opening paragraph convey the motivation for independence?

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Reading – 10 Min Read Section 2: The Preamble – Identify Charged Words Answer the Following: 1.What is the tone of the second paragraph? 2.List some examples of diction (word-choice) that support your view of the theme 3.Why has Jefferson still not mentioned the conflict between Britain and America?

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Reading – 7 Minutes Read Section 3: The Grievances – Identify Charged Words Answer the following: 1. Why would the authors feel the need to “prove” their point by providing facts? 2. Why do they introduce the grievances with a short and passive sentence? Why not active? 3. What support do these facts provide for Jefferson’s Argument? What is his argument?

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Reading – 3 Min Section IV: Criticizing the British Answer the following: 1.What points does Jefferson make concerning the British citizens? 2.What conclusion does Jefferson come to?

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Reading – 5 Min Section V: The Conclusion Answer the Following 1. The Declaration itself is non-persuasive since there is not a specific call to action. What would be different if it were written as a persuasive piece? Would it be as effective?

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Exit Reflection 6-8 Sentences Which of the 3 forms of persuasion (logos, ethos, pathos) is most effective to convey the theme of rebellion and protest? Explain your answer with at least one specific example from the text.