The Declaration, Her Declaration, Your Declaration
Overview
Students analyze the text of the Declaration of Independence and the poem “Declaration” by U.S. poet laureate Tracy K. Smith. After, students create their own Declaration erasure poems that speak to their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Related Resources
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Today in History: The Call for Independence
background information & primary sources
Grade
High School, Middle School
Subjects
Civics, English Language Arts
Length
80-100 minutes
Topics
Declaration, declaration of independence, erasure poetry, poem, Tracy K. Smith
Author
Primary Source Nexus
