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LAUNCH: Part A – Put it Back in Order (6 minutes) The four sections below are scrambled. Number them in the...

LAUNCH: Part A – Put it Back in Order (6 minutes)
The four sections below are scrambled. Number them in the order you think they appear in the Declaration of Independence. Then be ready to defend your decisions.
A list of grievances, each one demonstrating why
A closing statement that
A general statement of principles about rights
An opening statement that everything else rests on
My order (1-4):
The placement I will defend, and why:
EXPLORE: Part B – Map the Structure (13 minutes)
For each section, describe the job it performs in the argument—not just what it says. Add one piece of evidence (a short quote or specific detail) that supports your description.
Section
Preamble
Statement of Natural Rights
List of Grievances
Resolution of Independence
The job it does for the argument
One piece of evidence

Answer

LAUNCH: Part A – Put it Back in Order (6 minutes)

  1. An opening statement that everything else rests on
  2. A general statement of principles about rights
  3. A list of grievances, each one demonstrating why
  4. A closing statement that

The placement I will defend, and why: The order reflects the logical progression of the Declaration of Independence, starting with the foundational principles, followed by the articulation of rights, listing grievances to justify the need for independence, and concluding with the formal declaration.

EXPLORE: Part B – Map the Structure (13 minutes)

  1. Preamble
    The job it does for the argument: Introduces the purpose of the document and sets the stage for the argument.
    One piece of evidence: "When in the Course of human events..."
  2. Statement of Natural Rights
    The job it does for the argument: Establishes the philosophical foundation for independence, asserting inherent rights.
    One piece of evidence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident..."
  3. List of Grievances
    The job it does for the argument: Provides specific examples of the King's injustices to justify the need for independence.
    One piece of evidence: "He has refused his Assent to Laws..."
  4. Resolution of Independence
    The job it does for the argument: Formally declares the colonies' separation from Britain.
    One piece of evidence: "We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America..."

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