Chapter 6 The American Revolution
2 Days
Preview the Chapter and Section 1 A Nation Declares Independence 170 - 173
Bell work: D1Preview the Chapter. Chapter 6 starts on page 166. Have students turn to pages 168 – 169 for the Visual Preview. Predict What will you be learning in this chapter? View the timeline. When did the Continental Congress declare independence?
D2 Read and complete the Reading Primary Sources Skills Activity on page 171.
Benchmark:SS8A33 Recognize contributions of Founding fathers in the American Revolution SS8A35 Describe the influence of individuals on social and political developments during the Revolution SS8A37 Examine consequences of Declaration of Independence SS8C13 Recognize role of civic virtue from the colonial era to the Reconstruction
Essential Question: Why did many colonists favor declaring independence?
Objective:Today, I will learn about the American colonists call for independence.
Learning Goal: The goal of this unit is to understand how the patriots won the American Revolution. In addition the contributions of the Founding Fathers and their impact on social and political developments. The contributions of key groups and the identity of primary/secondary sources.
Vocabulary:Thomas Paine, Richard Henry Lee, Resolution, preamble, grievanceHigh-Use Word: logic, violate
Agenda:
I do: Review Bell work
We do:Section One Reading Readiness Guide, Flow Map of the events on pages 170 – 171.
You do: Cornell Notes on pages 172 – 173. Key Points: The Declaration of Independence, Natural Rights, List of Grievances, Dissolving the Bonds and Impact of the Declaration.
Summarizing Activity:List two challenges you think Thomas Jefferson faced in writing the Declaration of Independence.
Homework:Finish the Cornell Notes
Accommodations: Technology, Monitor Comprehension, Extra Time, Follow individual IEP and 504 plans, Think/Pair/Share, Thinking Maps
Materials: Textbook, workbook, pen/pencil, paper, worksheets
2 – 3 Days (The book expects us to take one period with all of this information)
A Critical Time Section 2179 - 184
Bell work: D1Complete the worksheet on Thomas Paine’s Common SenseD2 With a partner, complete the map master skills activity on page 180
Benchmark: SS8A15 Identify in primary/secondary sources purpose of key documents SS8A34 Examine contributions of key groups in American Revolutionary War SS8A36 Examine course of American Revolution SS8E31 Evaluate domestic and international interdependence
Essential Question: Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a major turning point in the war?
Objective: Today, I will learn about the early years of the American Revolution.
Learning Goal: The goal of this unit is to understand how the patriots won the American Revolution. In addition the contributions of the Founding Fathers and their impact on social and political developments. The contributions of key groups and the identity of primary/secondary sources.
Vocabulary: Nathan Hale, mercenary, alliance, Marquis de Lafayette, cavalry, Fridrich von SteubenHigh-Use Word: vital, transform
Agenda:
I do: A Critical Time Lecture Notes PowerPoint
We do: Group Activity on Loyalist, Patriots, or Neutral, Capture the flag outside
You do:Workbook pages 81 – 83.Last Day Complete the Analyze Literature assignment on page 185. (Read about Valley Forge and answer: Do you think Washington should permit Teague to go home without punishment? Write a paragraph explain the reasons for your opinion.
Summarizing Activity: Make Predictions: What do you think would have happened if the Americans had lost the Battle of Saratoga?
Homework: Preview Section 3
Accommodations: Technology, Monitor Comprehension, Extra Time, Follow individual IEP and 504 plans, Think/Pair/Share, Reinforce Key Ideas, Group Work
Materials: pen/pencil, workbook, worksheet, textbook
1 Day The War Widens Section 3186 - 190
Bell work: Complete the Map Master skills activity on page 189.
Benchmarks: SS8A34 Examine the contributions of influential groups to both the American and British war efforts during the Revolution SS8A35 Describe influence of persons on social changes in Revolutionary era SS8A315 Examine 1763 – 1815 from perspective of underrepresented groups
Essential Question: What effect did the American war strategies at sea and in the South have on the British?
Objective: Today, I will learn how the American Revolution affected Americans in all parts of the country.
Learning Goal: The goal of this unit is to understand how the patriots won the American Revolution. In addition the contributions of the Founding Fathers and their impact on social and political developments. The contributions of key groups and the identity of primary/secondary sources.
Vocabulary: enlist, civilian, continental, George Rogers Clark, Bernardo de Galvez, John Paul Jones, privateer
Agenda:
I do: Discuss: Role of women, African Americans, and Native Americans, The war out west and at sea.
We do: Create a chart listing the contributions of African Americans and women during the revolutionary war.
Group / Contributions / Honorable Mentions / Overall ImpactAfrican Americans
Women
You do:Workbook pages 84 – 85
Summarizing Activity: What do you think? Speculate how British military leaders might have justified their losses to the Patriots at this point in war?
Homework: None
Accommodations: Technology, Monitor Comprehension, Extra Time, Follow individual IEP and 504 plans, Think/Pair/Share, Reinforce Key Ideas
1 – 2 Days
Winning Independence Section 4191 - 195
Bell work: Continental Forces Drawing: Although the Continental forces had some factors in their favor, they also had several needs. Some students may grasp this concept better if they draw representations of what the Continental Army lacked, especially in the early days of war: a well – trained force, greater numbers of soldiers, blankets and other supplies. Encourage students to consider their drawings as they explain how these needs gave the early advantage to the British.
Benchmark: LA8163 Use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words SS8A34 Examine the contributions of influential groups to both the American and British war efforts during the American Revolutionary War and their effects on the outcome of the war SS8A36 Examine the American Revolution
Essential Question: Why did the Americans win the Revolutionary War despite many advantages?
Objective: Today, I will learn how the Americans won the war and how they made peace.
Learning Goal: The goal of this unit is to understand how the patriots won the American Revolution. In addition the contributions of the Founding Fathers and their impact on social and political developments. The contributions of key groups and the identity of primary/secondary sources.
Vocabulary: Charles Cornwallis, guerrilla, Francis Marion, Nathanael Greene, traitorHigh-Use Word: Fateful, option
Agenda:
I do: Winning Independence Lecture Notes PowerPoint
We do: Mapmaster skills Activity on page 193.
You do:Workbook pages 87 – 89.
Florida Reading Coach Pages 32 – 33 (Back of the workbook).
Yorktown Worksheet
Summarizing Activity: Explain why the end of the Revolutionary War meant a “world turned upside-down” for the British.
Homework: None
Accommodations: Technology, Monitor Comprehension, Extra Time, Follow individual IEP and 504 plans, Think/Pair/Share, Reinforce Key Ideas
Materials: pen/pencil, workbook, worksheet, textbook