 Wednesday 10/9 Take our your spiral, turn to page 17. Write your MLA heading on the top and answer the following question: “How far would you go to gain your freedom?” Please have your SMART phone or your iPad on your desk ready to go.

 America’s history of persuasive rhetoric began with statesmen, writers, and orators who felt strongly about the future of the colonized states. These men vigorously debated freedom – from tyranny, taxes, and censorship. Writings, such as Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence, were not only official state documents but well-crafted arguments.

 Patrick Henry “If this be treason, make the most of it.” Speech to the Virginia Convention Who Were They?

The Declaration of Independence

As a group, on your ipad or smart phone, google this question and be ready to have an answer. What are basic civil rights that we have as a result of “The Declaration of Independence”

 Thomas Jefferson…..  Played the violin  Was an amateur inventor  Developed the policy of separation of church and state  Favored the rights of states over the federal government  Died on July 4 th, the same day as his friend and political rival, John Adams DID YOU KNOW?

Who were three other Revolutionary Writers?

  Passionate  Persuasive  Commitment to change  Innovative  Religious Discussion: How do you think the Revolutionary Writers have influenced the culture we live in today? Thoughts About Revolutionary Writers

  What is an aphorism? Find a definition and an example and be prepared to share. Benjamin Franklin

 Ben Franklin’s Aphorism Turn in your book to page 275 and be prepared to read a few of Ben Franklin’s.