The Declaration of Independence Vocabulary

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Vocabulary in The Declaration of Independence


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Activity Overview

When introducing students to documents or historical time periods, it's essential to get them familiar with common terminology at the start of the lesson! One of the great ways to engage students with new vocabulary is to have them create a visual vocabulary board. This activity focuses on vocabulary from The Declaration of Independence, however you can use this activity for other key terminology of the time!


The Declaration of Independence Vocabulary Activities



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Student Instructions

Demonstrate your understanding of the vocabulary words in The Declaration of Independence by creating visualizations.


  1. Click "Start Assignment".
  2. Choose three vocabulary words from the text and type them in the title boxes.
  3. Find the definition in a print or online dictionary.
  4. Write a sentence that uses the vocabulary word.
  5. Illustrate the meaning of the word in the cell using a combination of scenes, characters, and items.
    • Alternatively, use Photos for Class to show the meaning of the words with the search bar.


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