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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: A Lesson on the Declaration of Independence Lesson PlanLife, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: A Lesson on the Declaration of Independence Lesson Plan
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What So Proudly We Hail
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10th - 12th
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: A Lesson on the Declaration of Independence

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What does it mean to say that a right is unalienable? How did the founding fathers convey this revolutionary concept in the Declaration of Independence? Engage in a close reading and analysis of the Declaration of Independence, and through careful study of the text consider the universal principles that would form the foundation of a nation.

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Concepts

thomas jefferson, united states presidents

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unalienable rights, life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, thomas jefferson, social studies

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  • Resource is most valuable for its wide range of discussion questions analyzing major themes and wording from the text

Cons

  • Class should be very familiar with the process of breaking down a text (i.e. identifying themes, summarizing central ideas, etc.), or supplemental instruction should be provided
  • Best for learners with a strong command of the English language

Common Core

RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.4 RH.11-12.5

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