discussion
Just how much freedom should an individual or a
county have? What, if anything, should limit
freedom? Discuss and jot down what people say;
you will need it for later…
Objectives
 To read and analyze a historic document on
independence
 To identify words with strong connotations
Declaration of Independence
 Meet Jefferson and hear some Background
 Get a highlighter and a pen/pencil!
 You will be listening to a web seminar on the DOI. You
have a copy of this document and will need to make
notes on it! This seminar breaks down the document for
easy understanding.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=cS-tshQ9sys
 After the seminar, you will read the DOI and answer
questions. You can do them on the back page of your
DOI.
Questions
1. In listing the grievances, Jefferson uses repetition
beginning each item with the phrase He has. How does
this technique help make the document clear?
2. Identify and explain what you consider to be
Jefferson’s strongest argument for freedom.
3. Think about the discussion we started with…do you
think the basic ideas expressed in the DOI reflect your
beliefs and feelings? Beliefs and feelings of Americans
today?
4. Identify Jefferson’s tone and its effect.
5. Evaluate the structure of the DOI. How does Jefferson
set up this document?
To conclude
 How does The Declaration of Independence
portray the attempts of people breaking free
from old traditions and doing things their
own way?
 Discuss
Write & Discussion
Write about a time when you had difficulty
adjusting to a new situation, or when a place or
situation did not live up to your expectations. How
did you feel? How did you adjust to the situation?
Discuss. Will share.
Objectives
 To read a letter on the theme of adjusting to
a new situation
 To analyze the use of description in the
letter
Images &
Background
Letter to Her Daughter
 Building Background
 While reading: Highlight details from the selection
to visualize what the president’s house was like
when the Adams family moved in.
 After reading: Compare the conveniences of
today’s residences with those of Adams’s time.
Write a short response on your letter.
 Questions: 3,4,7,8 on page 186
 PDF document of this letter on my website
Homework
Looking back at your journal, write a letter to
someone who is moving to the area where you live
(don’t know anyone? Make them up). Try to present a picture of
your region that will create realistic expectations.
Describe the pros and cons of living in your area.
Include pictures, either your own or from the
internet, about your area, one page typed (dbl
space, TNR 12 pt font) or written!