2120. Lesson 1-10 Differing Viewpoints Loyalists and Patriots

2120

Lesson 1-10

Differing ViewpointsLoyalists

andPatriots

LEARNING TARGET:

I can explain the viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots towards independence from Britain.

Lesson 1-10: Differing Viewpoints ~ Loyalists and Patriots

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You will assume the roles of historical figures and re-create a 1776 colonial town meeting at which you will debate whether to declare independence from Britain.

Choosing Sides

Patriots

Loyalists

Neutral

40 %20 %

40 %

Which important arguments might convince “reluctant rebels” to…

declare their independenceFROM Britain?

remain loyal TO Britain?


Attach yourCharacter’s Profile Card

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Patrick Henry: Patriot 4 You are Patrick Henry of Virginia, a lawyer and one of the first colonists to call for independence from Great Britain. You …


Prepare for the Town Meeting

Nameplate Sign:Display your character's name.A quotation that represents your view on independence.

Propaganda (also on the front):Create a visual that communicates a key belief or beliefs held by you.

Key Ideas (back):Three to five key ideas supporting your character’s view on independence.

Loyalists & Patriots Patrick Henry

“Give me liberty or give me death!”



Nameplate Sign:Display your character's name.A quotation that represents why your character is neutral.

Key Questions (back):Prepare at least two questions to ask each side.

Position Sign (Two-Sided):Create a graphic symbol to represent each side, Loyalists and Patriots.

Neutralists

Patriots – If the colonies declare independence, how will they govern themselves?

Loyalists – Don’t you think taxation without representation is unfair?

Patriot

James Allen“Both Britain and the Patriots

are hurting

me financially

!” Loyalist



Loyalists and Patriots… Meet with and confer among yourselves to develop

propaganda and key ideas, strategize for the meeting, and build unity.

Select two people to address the Town Meeting to present your case.

Neutralists… Discuss and develop key questions you want answered by each

side. Visit BOTH sides to get ideas for questions to ask each side.



Watch video clip from “The Patriot”- The Town Meeting

As you watch the video clip:

What were some of the arguments given for and against rebelling and independence?

How did the people behave during the meeting?


The Town MeetingDay 1

Welcome!

Opening RemarksA Patriot gives a short speech for his/her cause.A Loyalist gives a short speech for his/her cause.

QuestionsA Neutralist asks a question.

A Patriot responds first, then a Loyalist.Another Neutralist asks a question.

A Loyalist responds first, then a Patriot.Repeat as time permits.


The Town MeetingDay 2

Opening RemarksA Loyalist gives a short speech for his/her cause.A Patriot gives a short speech for his/her cause.

QuestionsA Neutralist asks a question.

A Loyalist responds first, then a PatriotA Neutralist asks a question.

A Patriot responds first, then a LoyalistRepeat as time permits.

Closing RemarksA Patriot talks first, then a Loyalist

NEUTRALISTS VOTE

BrainstormingSet up three columns. Label each column.

PatriotBOTHLoyalistBeliefsIdeas

Reactions

BeliefsIdeas

ReactionsAt least threeAt least seven At least seven


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PROCESSING the LESSON

Based on the class activity and prior lessons,summarize what they believed, their key ideas, and feelings

about all that has happened and is happening.

CLASS NOTES


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?Patriot ViewpointLoyalist Viewpoint

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Attach the Instruction SheetA Poem for Two Voices


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Poem for Two Voices – Loyalists and Patriots

A poem for two voices is written for two people to perform. The poetry usually has two columns – one for each person who is reading the poem. Sometimes the poet wants the two readers to say something at the same time, so the poet writes the words on the same line in each column. These poems often sound like a dialogue for two people.

Use the information you have learned about Patriots and Loyalists during our lessons and other activities to compose a poem for two voices. The voices should convey the beliefs, feelings, and reactions of Patriots and Loyalists.Include three ideas or beliefs that they both had in common.Include two beliefs, feelings, and/or reactions that are different.

For example: When you have beliefs, ideas, reactions they have in common say …

“We are…” or “?” When a Patriot would speak…

“I am….” Or “?” When a Loyalist would speak…

“I am….” Or “?”

Consider the important issues discussed in class:The French and Indian WarThe Proclamation of 1763The Stamp ActThe Quartering ActThe Townshend Acts

The Boston MassacreThe Tea ActThe Boston Tea PartyThe Intolerable ActsLexington and Concord

Compose Your PoemAccess the template on Edmodo.

Type in your “dialogue”. Don’t forget to “Save As”!

Remember,LEFT HAND side is read by the Loyalist reader;RIGHT HAND side is read by the Patriot reader;

ACROSS BOTH is read by both readers simultaneously.Print TWO (2) copies of your poem when finished.

I am a Patriot

I am a Loyalist

I live in America I live in America

It is UNFAIR


I am an Englishman I am an American

We have to pay tax on tea and buy British tea

We have to pay tax on tea and buy British tea

This is my DUTY

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2120. Lesson 1-10 Differing Viewpoints Loyalists and Patriots