1. Declaration of Independence We will EXPLAIN how the colonies came to declare independence using readings, discussions, and a KWL chart. Then we will identify the colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence using a lyric breakdown chart.

2. Preview What do you already know about the Declaration of Independence? What do you already know about the Declaration of Independence? What do you want to know? What do you want to know? What did you learn? What did you learn? Draw a KWL chart on the next left page in your spiral. Draw a KWL chart on the next left page in your spiral.

3. Declaration of Independence Date: July 4, 1776 Place: Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA Author: Thomas Jefferson, helped by Ben Franklin and John Adams

4. Independence Hall

5. 55 men from 13 Colonies

6. What these men faced Convincing each other independence was the proper courseConvincing each other independence was the proper course Should all the colonies join Massachusetts in outright rebellionShould all the colonies join Massachusetts in outright rebellion The Heat of Pennsylvania SummersThe Heat of Pennsylvania Summers The threat of the British ArmyThe threat of the British Army Possible death penalties to those that signed the seditious documentPossible death penalties to those that signed the seditious document

7. The How Read the play as a class Complete “L” part of KWL Watch performance of Declaration We will EXPLAIN how the colonies came to declare independence using readings, discussions, and a KWL chart.

8. The Grievances Now we will identify the colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence using a lyric breakdown chart. Now we will identify the colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence using a lyric breakdown chart. Watch “Too Late to Apologize” Complete Lyric Breakdown Chart Class Discussion

9. Reflection/closure Now pretend you are King George III and write a letter that responds to the Declaration and the colonists breaking up with you. Share with class.