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

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?

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)

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

Agenda 10/29Do 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

Declaration of Declaration of IndependenceIndependence

The Declaration of Independence• Written mainly by

Thomas Jefferson in 1776

• Other Key People:

John Adams

George Washington

Ben Franklin

Why would the

colonists write

a formal declaration?

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.

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.

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.

Agenda: Thursday• Do Now:1.) Take out HW to be checked2.) Crossword puzzle on the American Revolution

• American Revolution: School House Rock• Finish Notes on DOI• Jigsaw Activity: EXPERT GROUP ONLY today

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.

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?

A second Continental Congress meets…• The 2nd Continental Congress did the following:

a. decided to compromise on a break from Great Britainb. Created the Continental Armyc. Named George Washington the leader of their army

Continental Army (Patriot Soldiers) vs.British Army (Redcoats)

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.

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.

Some Signatures

Thomas Jefferson

The Signing

• John Hancock’s signature is the largest on the Declaration of Independence.

• Why?

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?

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!

Monday• Do Now: Cartoon AnalysisActivity: 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.

Results..

•40-45% were Patriots

•20-30% were Loyalists

•the rest were neutral