11/21 & 11/22 --- Review and Assessment - Concept 3.3 The Declaration of Independence

 DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: 
  • SWBAT trace and summarize key events that resulted in the colonists' decision to declare independence from Great Britain and explain how the Declaration of Independence outlines basic ideas about the purpose and responsibilities of government.
    Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

    Essential Questions: 

    • How does the Declaration of Independence reflect the colonists' ideas about government?


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    AGENDA

    • {Review} S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence
    • {Review] Primary Source Analysis: Investigating the Declaration of Independence




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    ASSESSMENT

    • complete the 3.3 Assessment on Google Classroom



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    • What is one thing you are thankful for?


    11/20 --- S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

     DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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    Objective: 
    • SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of the Declaration of Independence and its significance as a historical document by answering comprehension questions with at least 75% accuracy.
      Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

      Essential Questions: 

      • How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?
      • Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?


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      AGENDA

      • CNN 10
      • S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence
        • Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?
      In Congress
      This painting shows the drafting committee presenting its draft of the Declaration of Independence to Congress. The Continental Congress discussed and edited the precise wording for three days.


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      S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

      • read S5 and respond to Focus Question 5 on pg 89
        • Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?



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      • Copy the following list of terms into your composition book
        • self-government
        • Social Contract Theory
        • individual rights
        • natural rights
        • grievances
        • Virginia Convention
        • Second Continental Congress
        • John Locke
        • Common Sense
        • Thomas Paine
        • rule of law
        • John Hancock

      11/18 & 11/19 --- The Declaration of Independence --- S4 Congress Makes the Break


      DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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      Objective: 
      • SWBAT analyze primary and secondary sources in order to explain how the Declaration of Independence outlines basic ideas about the purpose and responsibilities of government
        Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

        Essential Questions: 

        • How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?
        • Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?


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        AGENDA

        • S4. Congress Makes the Break
          • How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?
        In Congress
        This painting shows the drafting committee presenting its draft of the Declaration of Independence to Congress. The Continental Congress discussed and edited the precise wording for three days.


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        S4. Congress Makes the Break

        • How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?
        • read aloud S1 and answer focus question 4 (pg89)

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        Declaration of Independence



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          • What events led to America's declaring independence from Great Britain?
            • list the 4 main events discussed in class
            • briefly describe each event in your own words



        11/14 & 11/15 --- S4. Congress Makes the Break /// S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

        DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.
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        Objective: 
        • SWBAT explain how the Declaration of Independence outlines basic ideas about the purpose and responsibilities of government
          Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

          Essential Questions: 

          • How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?
          • Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?


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          AGENDA

            • S4. Congress Makes the Break
            • S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence



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          S4. Congress Makes the Break

            • How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?
          • read aloud S1 and answer focus question 4 (pg89)

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          S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

            • Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?

          • read aloud S5 and answer focus question 2 (pg89)

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          EXIT TICKET

            • What events led to America's declaring independence from Great Britain?
              • list the 4 main events discussed in class
              • briefly describe each event in your own words



          11/12 & 11/13 --- 3.3 The Declaration of Independence /// S1 Americans Choose Independence /// S2. Old Ideas for a New Nation

          DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.
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          Objective: 
          • SWBAT trace and summarize key events that resulted in the colonists' decision to declare independence from Great Britain
            Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

            Essential Questions: 

            • What events led to America’s declaring independence from Great Britain?
            • How did the writings of John Locke influence ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
            • What does the Declaration of Independence say?

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            AGENDA

            • [ENGAGE] Introducing the Declaration of Independence
            • S1. Americans Choose Independence
              • What events led to America's declaring independence from Great Britain?
            • S2. Old Ideas for a New Nation
              • How did the writings of John Locke influence ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
            • S3. We Hold these Truths
              • What does the Declaration of Independence say?



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            S1. Americans Choose Independence

              • What events led to America's declaring independence from Great Britain?

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            S2. Old Ideas for a New Nation


              • How did the writings of John Locke influence ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

            • read aloud S2 and answer focus question 2 (pg89)
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            S3. We Hold These Truths

              • What does the Declaration of Independence say?

            • read aloud S3 and answer focus question 3 (pg89)
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            11/7 & 11/8 --- Britain vs. the Colonists (Concept 3.2 Assessment)

            DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.
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            Objective: 
            • SWBAT demonstrate the understanding of the events leading up to the American Revolution by answering questions with at least 75% accuracy.
              Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.
              Essential Questions: 

              • What were the final steps leading to war?
              • How did the Revolutionary War begin?

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              AGENDA

              • (Review) S10. The Shot Heard 'Round the World
                • How did the Revolutionary War begin?
              • Discussion: Test-taking skills
              • Assessment 3.2 Britain vs, the Colonists

              • *Sons of Liberty and secret societies [1766]

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              S10: The Shot Heard ‘Round the World

              How did the Revolutionary War begin?

              At Lexington and Concord, colonial militiamen overcame British forces. The British retreated to Boston.



              • ROAD TO REVOLUTION SEQUENCING CHART (pg. 79-80)
                • Battles of Lexington and Concord [1774]
              • after reading S9, respond to the Focus Questions (pg. 82)
              How did the Revolutionary War begin?

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              EXIT TICKET

              • Submit assessment on Google Classroom

              Wednesday, November 6 ---- S10: The Shot Heard ‘Round the World

              DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.
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              Objective: 
              • Define and/or explain the significance of each term:
                • Loyalist
                • Patriot
                • Stamp Act
                • Sugar Act
                • Proclamation of 1763
                • Quartering Act
                • Boston Tea Party
                • Boston Massacre
                • Intolerable Acts
                • Townshend Acts
                • Battles of Lexington and Concord
                • Shay's Rebellion
                • First Continental Congress
                • Sons of Liberty
                • Daughters of Liberty
                • Committees of Correspondence
                • Declaration and Resolves
              Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.
              Essential Questions: 

              • How did the colonies begin to come together?
              • What happened at the Boston Tea Party? How did the British respond?
              • What were the final steps leading to war?
              • How did the Revolutionary War begin?

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              AGENDA

              • (Review) S8. The Tea Party and Its Aftermath
                • What happened at the Boston Tea Party? How did the British respond?
              • S9. From Words to Weapons
                • What were the final steps leading to war?
              • S10. The Shot Heard 'Round the World
                • How did the Revolutionary War begin?

              • *Sons of Liberty and secret societies [1766]

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              S9 From Words to Weapons

              What were the final steps leading to war?
              • video: The Ride of Paul Revere (7:15)
              • ROAD TO REVOLUTION SEQUENCING CHART (pg. 79-80)
                • First Continental Congress: Declaration and Resolves [1774]
              • after reading S9, respond to the Focus Questions (pg. 82)
              • Discussion:
                • What was the First Continental Congress?

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              S10: The Shot Heard ‘Round the World

              How did the Revolutionary War begin?

              At Lexington and Concord, colonial militiamen overcame British forces. The British retreated to Boston.



              • ROAD TO REVOLUTION SEQUENCING CHART (pg. 79-80)
                • Battles of Lexington and Concord [1774]
              • after reading S9, respond to the Focus Questions (pg. 82)
              How did the Revolutionary War begin?

              • Discussion: 

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              • Define and/or explain the significance of each term:
                • Stamp Act
                • Sugar Act
                • Proclamation of 1763
                • Quartering Act
                • Boston Tea Party
                • Boston Massacre
                • Intolerable Acts
                • Townshend Acts
                • Battles of Lexington and Concord
                • Shay's Rebellion
                • First Continental Congress
                • Sons of Liberty
                • Daughters of Liberty
                • Committees of Correspondence
                • Declaration and Resolves

              !0/4 & 10/5_ S6. A “Massacre” in Boston /// S7. Patriots United /// S8. The Tea Party and Its Aftermath /// S9. From Words to Weapons /// S10. The Shot Hear 'Round the World

              DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.
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              Objective: 

              SWBAT trace and explain the significance of events between 1763 and 1775 that led to the Revolutionary War: 
                • “Boston Massacre”
                • repeal of the Townshend Acts
                • the formation of Committees of Correspondence
                • the Boston Tea Party
                • Intolerable Acts
                • Declaration and Resolves
              • Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.
              • Essential Questions: 

                • How did colonists respond to the new British policies?
                • What was the Boston “Massacre”?
                • How did the colonies begin to come together?
                • What happened at the Boston Tea Party? How did the British respond?
                • What were the final steps leading to war?

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              AGENDA

              • (Review) S4. The Colonists Respond
                • What were the causes of the French and Indian War?
              • S5. Tensions Mounting
                • How did colonists respond to the new British policies?
              • S6. A “Massacre” in Boston
                • What was the Boston “Massacre”?
              • S7. Patriots United
                • How did the colonies begin to come together?
              • S8. The Tea Party and Its Aftermath
                • What happened at the Boston Tea Party? How did the British respond?
              • S9. From Words to Weapons
                • What were the final steps leading to war?
              • S10. The Shot Heard 'Round the World
                • How did the Revolutionary War begin?

                  • *Sons of Liberty and secret societies [1766]

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              S4: The Colonists Respond

              How did colonists respond to the new British policies?

              • ROAD TO REVOLUTION SEQUENCING CHART (pg. 79-80)
              • after reading S3 and S4, respond to the Focus Questions (pg. 81)
              • discussion questions:
                • Why did Britain’s victory in the French and Indian War present challenges?
                • How did the British address these challenges?
                • Why did the colonists oppose Britain's actions? How did the colonists protest?
                • Do you think the British actions were reasonable? Explain your answer.
                • How might tensions between the British and the colonists have been prevented?




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                S5. Tensions Mounting

                How did tensions continue to rise after the repeal of the Stamp Act?

                  • ROAD TO REVOLUTION SEQUENCING CHART (pg. 79-80)
                    • Townshend Acts [1767]
                    • Daughters of Liberty and Colonial Boycotts [1767]
                    • British Officials attempt to seize American merchant ship [1768]
                  • after reading S5, respond to the Focus Questions (pg. 81)
                  • discussion questions:

                      • How did the colonists protest?

                      • Do you think the British actions were reasonable? Explain your answer.

                      • How might tensions between the British and the colonists have been prevented?

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                  S6. A Boston "Massacre"

                  What was the Boston “Massacre”?

                  • ROAD TO REVOLUTION SEQUENCING CHART (pg. 79-80)
                      • Boston Massacre [ 1770]
                      • The Quartering Act
                  • after reading S6, respond to the Focus Questions (pg. 82)
                  • discussion questions:
                    • Why do you think John Adams wanted to avoid immediate conflict with the British?

                    • What is a "massacre"?

                    • What happened at the Boston Massacre?

                    • Was it a massacre?

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                  S7. Patriots United

                  How did the colonies begin to come together?







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                  S8 The Tea Party and Its Aftermath

                  What happened at the Boston Tea Party? How did the British respond?

                  • video: The Boston Tea Party (2:40)
                  • ROAD TO REVOLUTION SEQUENCING CHART (pg. 79-80)
                    • First Continental Congress & Declaration and Resolves [1774]
                  • after reading S8, respond to the Focus Questions (pg. 82)
                  • Discussion:
                    • What happened at the Boston Tea Party? 
                    • How did the British respond?

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                  S9 From Words to Weapons

                  What were the final steps leading to war?
                  • video: The Ride of Paul Revere (7:15)
                  • ROAD TO REVOLUTION SEQUENCING CHART (pg. 79-80)
                    • First Continental Congress & Declaration and Resolves [1774]
                  • after reading S9, respond to the Focus Questions (pg. 82)
                  • Discussion:
                    • What was the First Continental Congress?

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                  S10: The Shot Heard ‘Round the World

                  How did the Revolutionary War begin?

                  At Lexington and Concord, colonial militiamen overcame British forces. The British retreated to Boston.



                  • video: The Ride of Paul Revere (7:15)
                  • ROAD TO REVOLUTION SEQUENCING CHART (pg. 79-80)
                    • Battles of LExington and Concord [1775]
                  • after reading S9, respond to the Focus Questions (pg. 82)
                  • Discussion:
                    • What was the First Continental Congress?

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