DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE STORY (Using Only Direct Quotes From The Document)
Song Copyright 2022 Music Only
Susan Alldredge
https://libertysings.com

*Vocal Rhythm: Boo Boo Boo Chee Chee Ticky Ticky Ticky Tock. (WHISPERED)

*Body
Rhythm: Pat legs then Clap hands

🎶 SONG “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.
That they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. That among
these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, that to secure these rights
governments are instituted among men. Deriving their just powers for the consent of
the governed.” 🎶
GROUP A (Group B vocal rhythm, Group C body rhythm)
“When , in the course of human events , it becomes necessary , for one people to
dissolve the political bands , which have connected them with another.”
GROUP B (Group C vocal rhythm, Group A body rhythm).
“And to assume among the powers of the earth , the separate and equal station
, to which the laws of nature , and of nature’s God entitle them”
GROUP C (Group A vocal rhythm, Group B body rhythm). “A
decent respect to the opinions of mankind , requires that they
should declare the causes , which impel them to the
separation.”

🎶 SONG (Above) 🎶
STUDENT 1 “…But [with] a looooong train of abuses ….the present king of Great
Britain, [has] a history of repeated injuries….having in direct object , the establishment ,
of an absolute tyranny , over these states.”
STUDENT 2 “…{His armies} have plundered our seas , ravaged our coasts , burnt our
towns , and destroyed the lives of our people…[with] cruelty
…most barbarous …and totally unworthy, the head of a civilized nation.”
GROUP A (Group B vocal rhythm, Group C body rhythm)
“…In every stage of these oppressions , we have petitioned for [help] , in the
most humble terms. Our repeated petitions , have been answered only by
repeated injury. “
GROUP B (Group C vocal rhythm, Group A body rhythm).
“…We …the Representatives of the United States of America… appealing to the
Supreme Judge of the world…declare that these United Colonies , are , and of
right , ought to be free.”
GROUP C (Group A vocal rhythm, Group B body rhythm).
“..And for the support of this declaration , with firm reliance on the protection of
divine Providence , we mutually pledge to each other , our lives , our fortunes , and
our sacred honor.”

🎶 SONG “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.
That they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. That among
these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, that to secure these rights
governments are instituted among men. Deriving their just powers for the consent of
the governed. We hold these truths to be self-evident that we of right, of right, ought
to be free”🎶

TIPS: Group speaking is a lot like singing a song. Speak the same speed as the voice on the recording. When the voice goes up, you go up, when the voice goes down, you go down. Emphasize underlined words and pause whenever there is a period or a comma. Listen to it phrase by phrase while looking at the words, then try speaking the phrase. A video is provided helping the students learn their parts, taking most of the work out of it for the teachers. There is also a video showing how simple it is to direct group speech. Your hands will keep the students together.

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