Starter: Add some thoughts to Journal 9.3 from yesterday.
Share: Bret Stephens--Patriotic or Cynical? What is his point?
Brainstorm
1. What do you remember about the American Revolution? What have you learned about it in your education?
2. What are some of the ideals upon which the Revolution was based?
3. Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
The Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence video (watch preamble)
How does the rhetoric of the Declaration impact you?
- Declaration Preamble
- Why did the Founding Fathers write the Declaration?
HONORS: Let’s Meet!