This module asks students to perform a close reading of two important Humanities Texts: the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the Declaration of Sentiments (1848). For this reason, Skills Cluster 2: Reading Process will be repeated during the instructional process for this module. The Paideia Seminar discussion will focus on the Declaration of Sentiments (adopted at the Women’s Right Convention held at Seneca Falls, NY); although, students will be encouraged to refer to both texts during the discussion. In the essay itself, students should refer to both texts in extensive detail in making their arguments.
NOTE: This module is designed to teach and assess the Core Content College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards identified in the LDC standards as well as those for “Speaking and Listening” including a formal and rigorous dialogue about concepts and ideas. Common Core “Reading” and “Writing” standards are practiced and assessed around the Paideia Seminar discussion.
The focus standards are RI9-10.9, W9-10.1, and SL9-10.1
