1. Agenda:
DO NOW: What are some things that kids your age complain about?
Give at least ONE, and write these on the sticky notes provided.
Break-up letter. What problems are addressed?
Notes on the Declaration of Independence
Activity: Analyzing the DOI

2. Complaints
No matter where we live, no matter what our age, people/citizens will always have complaints.
Our complaints can also be considered grievances.
Our founding fathers had many grievances with the King of England, King George III.
Can you think back to some grievances colonists had while under the authority of the British Crown?

3. Break-Up Letter
What complaints or grievances do we see in this letter?
How does Jessica feel?
How do you think Julius will feel once he reads the letter? How could he respond? (What are some things he can do to make amends (good relationship)

4. These Grievances are located in the Declaration of Independence
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Document from the colonies that declare their Independence from Great Britain (breaking ties with them).
When was it written?
 July 4, 1776 (This is why Americans celebrate July 4th!!)
Who helped write it?
 Our Founding Fathers

5. Agenda 10/29 Do Now: 1.) Take out HW to be checked
2.) Using your homework pick three vocabulary terms and write three correct sentences using these terms.
Review DOI/NOTES
DOI Activity
HW: Lesson 5 # 1-6 in complete sentences

6. Declaration of Independence

7. The Declaration of Independence
Other Key People:
Written mainly by Thomas Jefferson in 1776
John Adams
Ben Franklin
George Washington
Why would the
colonists write
a formal declaration?

8. DOI has 3 Main Parts… 1.) Preamble
-Introducing the document. Formally stating that the colonists had the right to the right to break free from Britain.
2.) Natural Rights
-Jefferson argued that all men posses unalienable rights.
-These include “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
-Borrowed from Locke “life, liberty, and property.”
3.) Grievances
-That King George III had violated the colonists rights by passing unfair laws and interfering with colonial government.

9. Let’s Look at the D.O.I
What does the DOI say is a reason the colonists should be independent?
The King is not protecting the colonists natural rights
What are some complaints the colonists have?
Taxes, unfair jail time, limited trade, etc.

10. Activity: Looking at the Declaration
In groups you will analyze parts of the Declaration of Independence (Lesson 5)
**Complete the “King Get off Our Backs!” worksheets (A, B & C)
A: Match the phrases with the correct term in the Declaration of Independence.
B: Reconstruct the Declaration: Which section goes with what part?
C: Complete the Fill in the Blank using the word bank.

11. Agenda: Thursday Do Now: 1.) Take out HW to be checked
2.) Crossword puzzle on the American Revolution
American Revolution: School House Rock
Finish Notes on DOI
Jigsaw Activity: EXPERT GROUP ONLY today

12. Quick Recap… Events leading up to the Revolution
We know the 1st Continental Congress gathered delegates from throughout the colonies.
We know minutemen- members of the civilian militia fought with British soldiers.
The first battle was in Lexington.
The British had the nickname of “redcoats” or “lobster backs” from their red uniforms.

13. The Shot Heard Around the World (1775)
Battle of Lexington & Concord, Massachusetts
There was a stand-off between colonists and the British troops
No one knows who really fired first
Starts the American Revolution
What is a
stand-off?

14. A second Continental Congress meets…
The 2nd Continental Congress did the following:
a. decided to compromise on a break from Great Britain
b. Created the Continental Army
c. Named George Washington the leader of their army
Continental Army (Patriot Soldiers) vs.
British Army (Redcoats)

15. Patriots
Colonists who supported breaking away from England (King George).
A book called Common Sense written by Thomas Paine influenced the Patriots.
Common Sense argued that citizens, not kings and queens should make laws.
It was written in common language to appeal to common people. (and it did!)
It changed the way people thought in the colonies.

16. Loyalists Colonists who are loyal to the British Crown.
What does it mean to be loyal?
They help fight or aid the British during the Revolution.

17. Some Signatures
Thomas Jefferson

18. The Signing

19. John Hancock’s signature is the largest on the Declaration of Independence.
Why?

21. Declaration didn’t include Everyone
Who was left out?
-Women
-Other Minority Groups (enslaved Africans who made up a portion of the population)
Is this fair?

22. American Revolution Outcome of the Declaration: WAR WITH GREAT BRITIAN
JIGSAW ACTIVITY
EXPERT GROUPS: By the end of today you should have your EXPERT group graphic organizer completed ready to teach other classmates on Monday!

23. Monday Do Now: Cartoon Analysis
Activity: Which side are you on? Patriots v. Loyalists?
Should we break free from Britain?
Patriots: people choosing to fight for Independence. OR
Loyalists: people who remained loyal to Great Britain.

24. Results.. 40-45% were Patriots 20-30% were Loyalists
the rest were neutral