1.03 Analyzing the Declaration of Independence Standard C1.11.docx

Assignment 1.03: Analyzing the Declaration of Independence (20 points)
INTRODUCTION
As you have learned, the Declaration of
Independence was written by Thomas
Jefferson and signed by representatives
from all 13 colonies on August 2, 1776. In
the document, the leaders outlined their
reasons for declaring independence from
England. The Declaration of
Independence may be divided into four
main parts :
1. The preamble or introduction
2. The declaration of rights or
philosophy of democracy
3. The list of grievances
4. The declaration or conclusion .
ASSIGNMENT
Analyze each part of the Declaration of Independence by completing the graphic organizer below.
MATERIALS NEEDED
1. Optional video Instructions to help you!
2. Copy of Declaration of Independence Original copy of Declaration of Independence
RUBRIC
Exemplary
(10 pts)
DistinguProished
(8-9 pts)
Proficient
(7 pts)
Developing
(6 pts)
Emerging
(0-5 pts)
Analysis Interpretations are 95-
100% accurate.
Interpretations are 80-
94% accurate.
Interpretations are 70-
79% accurate.
Interpretations are 60-
69% accurate.
Interpretations are
mostly incorrect or
nonexistent.
Evaluation Delivers a credible and
convincing defense of
an idea or principle
expressed in the
founding document.
Delivers a credible
defense of an idea or
principle expressed in
the founding
document.
Delivers a flawed
defense of an idea or
principle expressed in
the founding
document.