FQ From what youve learned so far this

FQ • From what you’ve learned so far this week, do you think America HAS or HAS NOT lived up the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence? – Use the pictures to answer your question – Be sure to discuss the values/ideals specifically

FOCUS QUESTIONS • On page 5 of your notebook, start a focus question page – Label FQ #1 and the date – From what you’ve learned so far this week, do you think America HAS or HAS NOT lived up the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence

America’s Founding Ideals What are they and why are they important? Copy the following statements and write out the answer that best represents your views on each statement. 1. Americans have all the freedoms they deserve. a. strongly agree c. mildly agree b. mildly disagree d. strongly disagree 2. All Americans are equal. a. strongly agree c. mildly agree b. mildly disagree d. strongly disagree 3. Some Americans have more rights than others. a. strongly agree c. mildly agree b. mildly disagree d. strongly disagree 4. All Americans have the same opportunities to succeed in life. a. strongly agree c. mildly agree b. mildly disagree d. strongly disagree 5. Wealthy people have a more powerful voice in American democracy than do others. a. strongly agree c. mildly agree b. mildly disagree d. strongly disagree

America’s Founding Ideals What are they and why are they important?

America’s Founding Ideals What are they and why are they important? • The Declaration of Independence set forth a vision of a new nation based on ideals (a standard of perfection) – – – Equality Rights Liberty Opportunity Democracy • America has struggled to live up these ideals, sometimes fighting for them and sometimes ignoring them • Still, millions of people move to America in search of the ideals on which this country was originally based

America’s Founding Ideals What are they and why are they important? The Ideal Equality Rights Liberty Opportunity Democracy Definition Then (1776) and Now

The Ideal Definition Then (1776) and Now Equality All people are treated and valued the same 1776: Colonists originally left Europe seeking equality (of religion). However, they did not grant it to everyone (women, slaves) Now: Are we truly equal? Should we be? – universal health care, taxes, etc. Rights Powers and privileges granted by law and/or agreement 1776: Jefferson argued for universal rights belonging to all humans Now: We have many rights…but do we have enough? Too many? Liberty Opportunity Democracy

Historical Photo Activity Photo #1 Details we observed: 1. 3. 2. 4. One ideal this photo relates to is _______ because ________________________________________________ Photo #2 Details we observed: 1. 2. 3. 4. One ideal this photo relates to is _______ because

FQ • From what you’ve learned so far this week, do you think America HAS or HAS NOT lived up the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence? – Use the pictures to answer your question – Be sure to discuss the values/ideals specifically

Essay Organization Paragraph 2, 3, and 4 1. Topic Sentence: One reason that America is/is not living up to the ideals is represented in a picture showing: 2. Evidence/Picture: Describe a picture and explain how that picture shows America living up to (or not) a specific American ideal (and explain the ideal). 3. Repeat step 2 *Paragraph 4 uses evidence from a current event instead from a picture

World Trade Center Memorial

Get out your American Ideals Packet and open to page “ 51”

Bessie Smith, famous blues singer of the 1920 s

Monday, Sept. 20 • Get your American Ideals essay out on your desk • Look over the checklist and make sure it is correct *Textbook Intro next RIGHT side (p. 9? )

Focus… • Be ready to continue American Ideals Photo Activity – 25 minutes • Cooperation is key • Essay will be assigned today • Written and due….