Thomas Paine Common Sense Q.U.O.T.E.S
Q = Questions U = Underlying Theme O = Opinion T = Translate E = Evaluate S = Speculate
Q = Questions Write down two questions you have about the quotes
U = Underlying Theme What is the underlying theme of these quotes? Do these quotes have something in common? What is the message of these quotes?
O = Opinion What is your opinion of these quotes? Do you agree, disagree? Are you offended? Is the quote misleading?
T = Translate Write your own quote that captures the message of all the quotes.
E = Evaluate How would you rate the depth and meaning of the quotes?
S = Speculate Consider the audience, what kind of impact will these quotes have? Will these quotes change the way people think, feel, act?
Constructed Response Historians agree that the words of Thomas Paine was the final push the Colonists needed to declare independence from Britain. Which quote would you use to support that claim? _________. According to _______, “________.” Pink = stating the source Green = brief statement in your own words that connects to evidence and question Yellow = evidence from the text to support your idea. Pink = stating the source Green = brief statement in your own words that connects to evidence and question Yellow = evidence from the text to support your idea.