Liberty in Action

This structured debate-preparation worksheet asks students to analyze a prompt based on the Declaration of Independence and take a position on whether its ideals are fully realized today. Students complete tasks such as forming arguments, finding evidence, considering counterarguments, and writing a concluding statement. This activity strengthens persuasive writing, research skills, and civic reasoning. It encourages students to think critically about historical ideals and modern society.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Argumentative Writing

Civics – Evaluating Democratic Ideals

English Language Arts – Research and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Critical Thinking – Constructing and Responding to Arguments

This worksheet is part of our Independence Day Worksheets collection.