Nesta atividade, os alunos usarão um mapa de aranha para detalhar os principais componentes da Declaração de Independência . Ao detalhar os 5 Ws , os alunos serão capazes de identificar e explicar quem o escreveu, por que, onde e quando foi escrito e o que o documento estava dizendo. O mapa da aranha permitirá que os alunos obtenham uma perspectiva holística do próprio documento, quase como um resumo da Declaração de Independência . Os alunos devem também poder conectar as principais ideias temáticas de revolução, direitos e liberdades.
Os alunos responderão às seguintes perguntas em seu mapa de aranha:
Atividade Estendida
Peça aos alunos que analisem e façam um mapa de aranha sobre as Declarações dos Direitos do Homem da França, de 1789. Ambas as declarações ocorrem em décadas uma da outra, uma vez que a revolução e as ideias da França são muito influenciadas pelas da América. Peça aos alunos que identifiquem semelhanças e diferenças.
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Instruções do aluno
Crie uma análise 5W da Declaração de Independência: quem, o quê, quando, onde e por quê.
Encourage critical thinking by organizing a classroom debate where students take on roles as supporters or critics of the Declaration. This activity helps students practice persuasive speaking and deepen their understanding of the document’s arguments and historical context.
Divide students into groups representing different perspectives, such as Patriots, Loyalists, and neutral colonists. Assigning roles builds engagement and ensures diverse viewpoints are considered.
Share guiding questions like, “Was the Declaration justified?” or “How did it impact people in the colonies?” Clear questions help students organize their research and arguments.
Outline time limits, speaking order, and respectful listening expectations. Establishing structure keeps the debate focused and productive.
Guide a short discussion after the debate to reflect on new insights and connections to the 5 Ws. This reinforces learning and allows students to process different viewpoints.
The 5 Ws of the Declaration of Independence are: Who wrote it, What it says, When it was written, Where it was written, and Why it was created. This framework helps students understand the key details and context of the document.
To teach the Declaration’s main ideas with a 5 Ws spider map, have students create sections for Who, What, When, Where, and Why. They should answer each question and add images or examples. This visual approach supports comprehension and discussion of the document’s themes.
An example assignment asks students to use a spider map to break down the 5 Ws of the Declaration of Independence. Students fill in who wrote it, what it says, when and where it was written, and why. They can also illustrate each point for deeper engagement.
Understanding the 5 Ws helps students build a clear and holistic picture of the Declaration’s purpose, context, and impact. It encourages critical thinking about historical documents and connects the text to broader themes like rights and revolution.
Both documents emphasize individual rights and inspired revolutionary change, but differ in context and language. The U.S. Declaration focused on independence from Britain, while France’s Declaration set out universal rights after their revolution. Comparing both helps students see the spread of Enlightenment ideas.