Total Duration: |
31 to 60 Minutes |
Materials and Resources: |
Internet-ready computers for all students or groups, access to presentation software or web-based presentation tool For presenting, one computer attached to a projector, or classroom management software |
Technology Resources Needed: |
Internet-ready computers for all students or groups, access to presentation software or web-based presentation tool For presenting, one computer attached to a projector, or classroom management software |
Background/Preparation: |
Students need to have an understanding of the events leading up to the American Revolution. |
Introduce the Declaration of Independence to students by showing them a copy http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_zoom_2.html. Then, click on 'read transcript' and share with students an overview of what was being said in the two sections prior to the grievances but do not actually read the grievances. This will allow students to have an understanding of the purpose of the grievances. Print out the attached complaints so that each group receives a complaint on a piece of paper with room to write, highlight, and underline. Provide small groups of 2-3 students with one of the grievances. Each group begins to read and discuss the meaning of the grievance. One member of the group should record the group's thoughts. Students should underline or highlight any words or phrases that they are unsure of in order to look them up in a dictionary. Students should begin creating a rough draft of their complaint in kid-friendly language. Students will then create a presentation that shares the original complaint and their "kid-friendly" version. The presentation could be created by using presentation software, a web-based program, or a poster. Student groups can share their presentations in a whole class setting or post to a classroom management platform for students to view independently. |
Assessment Strategies |
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Intervention: |
If students are struggling it is helpful to pull students together to share words or phrases and discuss the meanings of the words and phrases. |
View the Special Education resources for
instructional guidance in providing modifications and adaptations
for students with significant cognitive disabilities who qualify for the Alabama Alternate Assessment.
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