AGENDAOctober 5 – 9 ,

2015

Monday Oct 5, 2015▪WARM UP:

American Revolution

Complete this Web with Words/Events/People that DESCRIBE the

American Revolution ERA

Monday Oct 5, 2015▪WARM UP:

American Revolution

We Will: become familiar with Revolutionary battles.

I Will: act out the battle hand signs and give one characteristic of each

TEST THIS FRIDAY!!

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THURSDAY*

POW this Week:Abigail Adams

ACTIVITY

▪BOK pg 25–Battles of the Revolution

Battles of the Revolution

Lexington and Concord▪ British troops looking for

ammunition and patriot leaders

▪ First shot of the American Revolution fires at Lexington…”shot heard around the world”

▪ Minutemen proved that they would stand up to the British and chased the British soldiers back to Boston.

SGPT:

▪Why is L&C called “shot heard round the world”?

Bunker Hill▪ First major battle

▪Although the British captured both Breed’s and Bunker Hills, they had more casualties.

▪ The Patriots saw that they may have a chance at defeating the British

SGPT:

▪How was Bunker Hill a morale boost for the colonists?

Saratoga▪ British troops wanted to take control of New York and the Hudson River

▪Major turning point due to French joining the patriot side.

▪ Patriots won the battle, gaining control of the Northern colonies

SGPT:▪How was Saratoga a turning point?

Valley Forge▪ Winter quarters for the Continental

army from December 1777 to June 1778

▪ Very poor living conditions- overcrowded, food shortage, lack of clothing, and illness

▪ With the arrival of the French, training of troops began

▪ The Continental Army improved due discipline and organization

SGPT:▪What pamphlet did Washington read to his troops at Valley Forge?

Yorktown▪ Last battle of the American

Revolution

▪ Washington surrounds the British by land while the French blockade the British ships in the Chesapeake Bay. No British reinforcements arrive.

▪ British General Lord Cornwallis surrenders

SGPT:▪Do you think any fighting may have continued after Yorktown?

Treaty of Paris▪ Peace treaty between the United States and Britain that recognized the U.S. as an independent nation

▪ Set the boundary of the U.S.- The Mississippi River to the west, Canada to the north, and Spanish Florida to the South

▪ Fishing rights

▪ Each side would pay its debts

SGPT:

▪Why do you need to have a treaty to end a war?

I WILL: act out the battle hand signs and give one characteristic

of each.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

You do NOT need your binders, just grab something to

write with and have a seat!!

We Will identify people and events of the American Revolution.

I Will summarize the American Revolution in 6 words or less

Tuesday: Oct 6, 2015

TEST THIS FRIDAY!!

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POW this Week:Abigail Adams

ACTIVITY▪America-The Story of Us-Revolution –CW: Guided questions

I Will summarize the American Revolution in 6 words or less

Tuesday: Oct 6, 2015

YOU NEED YOUR BOK AND SOMETHING TO

WRITE WITH

Wednesday: Oct 7, 2015

REVOLUTION TEST ON FRIDAY!!

We Will review knowledge of the American Revolution Era

I Will compare and contrast 2 important individuals of the American Revolution

Wednesday: Oct 7, 2015

TEST THIS FRIDAY!!

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THURSDAY*

POW this Week:Abigail Adams

ACTIVITY▪Odd Man Out Stations (Revolutionary People)▪People Quilt

SGPT:Determine who does not fit and why

CW:What they are most famous for

• There are 5 stations• There needs to be 5

people at each station• You need your BOK

Thursday: Oct 8, 2015

We Will review knowledge of the American Revolution Era

I Will predict how well I am going to do on my Revolution Era test

Thursday: Oct 8, 2015

TEST TOMORROW!!

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THURSDAY*

POW due TOMORROW:Abigail Adams

ACTIVITYSTATIONS:

1. Flags

2. Battles-What am I?

3. Quizlet matching

4. Socrative

5. Table sort

I Will predict how well I am going to do on my Revolution Era test

Thursday: Oct 8, 2015

We Will demonstrate knowledge learned about the American Revolution Era

I Will write what 3 questions I struggled with the most on the front of my test booklet

Friday: Oct 9, 2015

Short Answer Q:

▪During the American Revolution there were Loyalists and Patriots. Pretend that you were alive during this Era and explain whether you would be a Loyalist or a Patriot. Be sure to include:▪Who you supported▪Why you support them