Understanding Common Sense

Student will first examine quotes from the pamphlet, Common Sense, written by Thomas Paine in 1775-1776. Students will look on the influence it had on the U.S. Declaration of Independence in 1776. Students will have the opportunity to see how the document Common Sense influenced the Declaration of Independence.

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Subject(s): Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Keywords: Common Sense, Declaration of Independence, Thomas Paine, American Revolution, foundational ideals, Founders, Revolutionary War

Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea, Worksheet, Text Resource,

Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: Civics Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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