Thomas Jefferson’s Expectations: Jefferson’s Point of View on the Importance of Education

Duration: 58 min
Overview

Students will evaluate primary sources for point of view in order to create a CEA (Claim, Evidence, Argument) statement on why Thomas Jefferson held such high expectations for citizens and their education.

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Grade Level

High School

Type of Lesson

Cooperative Learning

Author Info

Name: Samantha Westerdale
Email: sswesterdale@aps.k12.co.us
School: Rangeview High School, Aurora CO
School Address (opt): 17599 E Iliff Avenue
City: Aurora
State: CO