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!!
*ABC PROJECTS DUE NEXT
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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THURSDAY*
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!!
*ABC PROJECTS DUE NEXT
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!!
*ABC PROJECTS DUE NEXT
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