1. Hope, Despair, and Memory
Lesson 1

2. Let’s Review!

3. in which he argues the importance of memory to humanity.
Let’s Review!
Unit Overview:
The main text that we will read in this unit is “Hope, Despair, and Memory,” Elie Wiesel’s Nobel Prize lecture
in which he argues the importance of memory to humanity.

4. Let’s Review! Unit Overview:
At the end of this unit, to show that you understand the unit goals we just discussed, you will write an essay which explores how Wiesel’s claims in “Hope, Despair, and Memory” relate to the claims made in other texts throughout the unit.
In an extension task, you will also engage in research about the use of memorials as a way to remember national tragedies.

5. Let’s Review! Unit Overview:
Over the course of the unit, we will build our understanding about how different authors create and further similar claims and ideas through different mediums and genres.

6. Let’s Review!
These tasks will help you to write your essay in response to the following question.
Why is it important that we never forget our past?

7. Let’s Prepare!
Why?

8. Today’s Outcomes
TSWBAT comprehend and summarize the main points of an informational text, specifically The Declaration of Independence.
TSWBAT determine an author’s purpose for writing a specific text.

9. Let’s Prepare!

10. Let’s Prepare!
60 seconds

11. Let’s Discuss!

12. Let’s Discuss!

13. Let’s Discuss! 4-Corners Closure
What do memorials like the Vietnam Memorial or World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. contribute to our nation? Why are they or aren’t they important?

14. Let’s Read!

15. Let’s Pause! Stop and Jot 30 seconds
Jefferson chose to begin the Declaration of Independence with the words, “The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America.”
Was this necessary?
Could the 13 colonies have declared independence if they were not unanimous?

16. Let’s Pause! Stop and Jot 1 minute
Jefferson notes that “all men are created equal,” suggesting that this was “self-evident.”
What was meant by this statement?
How has this idea been supported or challenged throughout history?

17. Let’s Pause! Stop and Jot 1 minute
How does Jefferson explain the reason for a formal declaration of independence?
Why does Jefferson state the “causes which impel them to separate?” Is this necessary?

18. Let’s Work With Words!
BYOT allowed.
Synonym Swap
7 minutes

19. Let’s Read!
3 minutes

20. Let’s Read!
8 minutes

21. Let’s Express Our Understanding!
When groups decide that it is necessary to split apart, it is necessary to give reasons for the split. We believe that all men are created equal and as such have certain undeniable rights such as the right to live, be free, and pursue things that make you happy. The purpose of governments is to help people achieve these rights, and if a government is keeping people from gaining these rights, it should be abolished and a new one created. New governments should not be created frequently or with little cause. Only when there is a pattern of abuse evident to the people under a government should is be destroyed. This is why the American colonies desire to secede. The attached list of problems should explain the problems we have with the British government.

22. Let’s Express Our Understanding!
Being able to objectively summarize a text is the FIRST step to comprehending complex texts. We will continue to work on developing our ability to summarize texts throughout the unit in preparation for the end of unit assessments.

23. Let’s Close!
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