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Lesson 3: Getting to Know the Declaration of Independence Day 1 of 3
The Declaration of Independence is a seminal document not only for the United States but for democratic governments and movements across the globe. The language may be challenging to students, but we strongly encourage you to take the time -- this is day 1 of a 3 day lesson -- and have students read the entire document. This will require utilizing reading scaffolding strategies. We have included some scaffolding here but feel free to use the reading strategies your students are already familiar with.
NOTE: If you have not done a Socratic Seminar in class before, you can use this Guide to prepare for it.
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Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.
College, Career, and Civic Life Framework (C3)
D2.CIV.9.9-12.
Use appropriate deliberative processes in multiple settings.
D2.Civ.14.9-12.
Analyze historical, contemporary, and emerging means of changing societies, promoting the common good, and protecting rights.
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