*A book called The Declaration of Independence (A True Book) by Elaine Landau.
*The resources found here:
Making Comparisons – first and final drafts of DOI.
First printed version of DOI
Picture of the authors writing DOI – lots of papers on the floor.
Typed pic of DOI
Map of Colonies from 1755 showing British and French ownership
George III's reaction to the Declaration
I also added Photos of Independence Hall that I took this summer and a 13 Colonies map, as well as portraits of some of the signers.
For the notebooking activity, I'll have the kids compare and contrast the language in the rough and final drafts of the Declaration and have them reflect on why they think certain words and phrases would have been changed.
You have obviously put forth time researching and providing your students with quality information about this important time in our country's history! The children will be able to do critical thinking skills as they write! It will be interesting to read their responses!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to hearing how they do with the comparison activity!
ReplyDeleteMe, too! It won't be until much later in the year, though.
DeleteYou have compiled a wonderful list of resources for your students for them to experience the Declaration of Independence in a more personal manner. The notebooking activity will really provide them an opportunity to make connections between the two forms of the document!
ReplyDeleteI like the way you have your students compare and contrast the language in the rough and final drafts. I like to also give my students several examples of things work with if I can. I really think it helps them come up with more thoughtful answers.
ReplyDeleteYour list of resources will be helpful to others and should provide your students with some excellent resources to investigate.
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