2/1: US History 2

LT1b: I can describe Bacon’s Rebellion, the French and Indian War and events leading to the war.

LT2m: I can organize evidence to best support my writing.

If you were absent today, please complete the worksheet here and the last activity of last class's worksheet. ALSO, please do the homework so you are ready for the next class.


 
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DO NOW: 
Take out last class's worksheet. On a post-it note, tell me if you AGREE or disagree about the following two statements. Support each with ONE piece of evidence. (HOW P grade)

1.    The FIW was over territory.

2.    The FIW was the first GLOBAL WAR.

 

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POD:
 1. Do Now
 2. Common Text Text-code and Video (20-25 minutes)
 3. Evidence Activity
 4. If time, topical debate on the two statements.
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COMMON TEXT READINGS:

 Depending on your level of reading (based on Study Island assessments), you will receive an appropriate reading. 

Honors- Text-code in the Common Room. Come back in 15 minutes.

CP- Text-code in classroom.

Other Readers- Text-code in classroom.

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COMMON TEXT VIEWING:

http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/the-french-and-indian-war-causes-effects-summary.html

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EVIDENCE ORGANIZATION

LT2m: I can organize evidence to best support my writing. 

TOOLS: scissors, glue, and organization sheet.

Using THIS worksheet and the readings, work with your NEW partner to develop your evidence sheet. Cut out pieces from the reading and move them around as you need to.

Think about CRITERIA for organization:

Use the scale below to help you (please not that does not apply is    not on the scale-- and should not be on your organizer!!).                 
                                                                                                  

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Doesn't disagree   Yes, True story   Good Point   BAM! In your FACE

Do you want to go BUILD UP or do you want start STRONG?  

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SUPPORTING THE STATEMENTS in your OWN writing. Using your group's work, write your individual response to the statements given. Try to do so in 5 sentences (use one quote and one paraphrase).

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TOPICAL DEBATES

1.    The FIW was over territory.

2.    The FIW was the first GLOBAL WAR.

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HOMEWORK:
1. Go to THIS LINK.
2. Honors: Choose two readings to complete (any of your choice). 
CP: Choose any ONE of your choice. 
Others: Choose Reading 11.
3. When done, complete this LITTLE worksheet (click here).