I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful weekend. Get an early start on that Christmas shopping.
We had a Social Studies test on the Revolutionary War today. Progress Reports went home on Thursday; if you have not signed and returned them, please do so Monday.

Reminder:
Reports due Dec. 7
Field Trip money due Dec. 5

*** Please remember students must have an introduction, body, and conclusion for the report and to attach rubric to paper. ***

Introduction Paragraph

Should get the reader's interest so that he or she will want to read more.

Should let the reader know what the writing is going to be about.

List the key points of your paper.

Body

Details on the key points stated in introduction. (Several Paragraphs long)

Conclusion Paragraph

Your conclusion is your opportunity to wrap up your essay in a tidy package and bring it home for your reader.

Include a brief summary of the paper's main points.

May use:

Quotes

Ask a question

Suggest results/consequences

5B and 5C

American Revolution Project

Purpose: Students will be analyzing and researching why colonists resisted British policies before and after 1775. They will also have an opportunity to focus on important battles, people and/or other events of the American Revolution for further class discussion. Students should also be able to discuss how these battles, people and/or events had an impact on the final outcome of the Revolutionary war.

Directions:

1. Begin by choosing one of the major events, battles or people listed on the last page.

2. After researching your topic, type out a three page report that describes your topic. You must include the following things in your report to receive full credit:

If you have chosen a battle please answer the following questions in your report:

Ø  What is the name of your chosen battle?

Ø  Where and when did the battle take place?

Ø  Who are the major figures in the battle?

Ø  What side is each figure fighting for?

Ø  Were there any important battle strategies used and/or developed that would be notable in your report? If so, what are they?

Ø  What was the final outcome of the battle?

Ø  Was this battle a significant one in determining the outcome of the war? Please explain your answer.

If you have chosen a person please answer the following questions in your report:

Ø  Who is the person that you have chosen to research?

Ø  When and where was this person born?

Ø  What are some of the important accomplishments of this person?

Ø  How is this person important to the American Revolution?

Ø  What side of the war did they favor and why?

Ø  Where there any particular events or actions of this person that are notable and

Ø  relevant or the Revolution? These should be mentioned in your report.

Ø  What happens to this person after the American Revolution is over?

If you have chosen to do a particular event:

Ø  What event have you chosen to research?

Ø  List specific details of this event and its impact on the Revolution.

Ø  Do not forget to include specific people, dates, and locations when doing the report.

Ø  Describe the impact this event had on the American Revolution, either before or after the Revolution ended.

Paper Specifications:

Ø  Cover page that includes a title, class period, name and date

Ø  Three minimum

Ø  Typed

Ø  Double spaced

Ø  Times New Roman font

Ø  One inch margins

Ø  12 font

Possible project choices:

Ø  The Boston Massacre

Ø  The Boston Tea Party

Ø  The Battles of Lexington and Concord

Ø  The Battle of Bunker Hill

Ø  The Battle of Yorktown

Ø  The Battle of Saratoga

Ø  The Battle of Princeton

Ø  The Battle of Camden

Ø  The Battle of Kings Mountain

Ø  The Battle of Monmouth

Ø  The Battle of Long Island

Ø  The Battle of Vincennes

Ø  The Battle of Lake Champlain

Ø  The Battle of Eutaw Springs

Ø  The Battle of Germantown

Ø  The siege of Fort Stanwix

Ø  The capture of Stony Point

Ø  Paul Revere’s Ride/Fact or Fiction

Ø  George Washington

Ø  Thomas Jefferson

Ø  Ben Franklin

Ø  Samuel Adams

Ø  John Adams

Ø  John Hancock

Ø  Patrick Henry

Ø  Women in the Revolution

Ø  Africans in the Revolution

***if there are any other topics that you have in mind please see me and we can discuss your options.

5A- 

State Research Paper

 For your state research project, research the following information for your chosen state. You may choose one of the original 13 colonies as your state. You may not choose North Carolina! To ensure that you receive all 50 points for your research, be sure to include the following things in your report:

— Official State Symbols (5 pts.)

— Population and race/ethnicity demographics (5 pts.)

—  Major industries or crops of this state (5 pts.)

— Date of statehood (5 pts.)

— Nickname (5 pts.)

—  Region (5 pts.)

— Governor as of 2012 (5 pts.)

— Natural resources (5 pts.)

— Places of interest and celebrities from that state. (7 pts.)

— References (3 pts.)

Total:          /50 pts

The report should be 2 pages typed or neatly hand written. Students are required to have an introduction and conclusion paragraph in the report. The due date is: ________________

Please attach a copy of this sheet to the front of the report.

I am sorry if there was any confusion, the SS test is Friday. :-) We all make mistakes. I have posted the extra credit and study information on 11/24/12.

Please remember, I will not take missing work after a test. Several students are missing assignments and Friday is the deadline. Zeros cannot be made up.

Thanks.

Reminder: Field Trip forms and money.

For Class:

Battle of Saratoga Links
Liberty Kids
Social Studies for Kids
Saratoga

Battle of Yorktown
Social Studies for kids
Yorktown
Liberty Kids

Battle of Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill

Progress Reports go home this week. Several students will have zeros for not turning in work. I will not accept late work after a test is given. For example, flashcards are to study for a test. Once the test has passed there is no need to grade flashcards 3 weeks later. Please make sure your child is turning in all work on time!
Thanks. 


Homework Tonight:

After talking about American and British spies in class during the Revolutionary War, answer the following questions:

1.  Would you be a patriot, loyalist, or neutral? Why?

2.  If given the opportunity, would you become a spy for Great Britain? Explain why you choose your answer.

3.  Many women were spies during the war but were unrecognized. Why do you think this is?

4.  What were the consequences of becoming a spy for Great Britain?

5.  What were the benefits of becoming a spy for Great Britain?

6.  How would you go about keeping your secrecy if you were a spy? Explain. 

Many students are confused about an introduction and conclusion paragraph for their report. So, I have listed general things that are found in those intro and conclusion paragraphs. 

Introduction Paragraph

Should get the reader's interest so that he or she will want to read more.

Should let the reader know what the writing is going to be about.

List the key points of your paper.

Body

Details on the key points stated in introduction. (Several Paragraphs long)

Conclusion Paragraph

Your conclusion is your opportunity to wrap up your essay in a tidy package and bring it home for your reader.

Include a brief summary of the paper's main points.

May use:

Quotes

Ask a question

Suggest results/consequences

 

 

Social Studies Test Information

Vocabulary:

Great Awakening

Plantations

Charter

Indentured Servants

Middle passage

Triangular trade route

Proclamation

Protest

Boycott

Militia

Revolution

Declaration

Patriots

Loyalists

Mercenaries

Ratify

Constitution

Delegates

Compromise

Know:

Notes on Colonies (Some students have misplaces these notes so here they are.)
Know details about each region and who started major colonies. 

New England Colonies	Middle Colonies	Southern Colonies
__________________________ was the center of life in the colonies. The main religious group was known as the _____________________________. Life: All decisions were made at ______________________, and only ___________________________ can vote. New England’s soil was rocky so they __________________________________ __________________________________ New England was the leaders in __________________________________ which was the start of industries. The _____________________ trade routes connected colonies to Europe, Caribbean and Africa. Africans were captured for slavery, their voyage was known as the _____________ __________________________.	The _______________________ took over the Dutch colony in 1664. New Amsterdam was now called ________________________. Charter- William Penn started the colonies of ________________ and ______________. Many people worked in the Middle colonies. For exchange for the passage, or trip, to the colonies people worked without pay. This is known as ________________ _________________ A new religious movement called the __________________________ began. Farmers in the Middle colonies grew wheat to make bread. They were known as the _________________________________. Most colonists worked in ___________ ______________.	King Charles II gave land for a new colony south of Virginia. This colony was called ______________________. The southern colonies depended on __________________. Cash crops were grown on large farms called a ______________________. The main cash crops were ______________ and ________________. Industries in the Southern Colonies were _________________________________ _________________________________

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

Why did the British raise taxes on the colonists?

What was the Boston Massacre?

What was the Tea Act, Sugar Act, Stamp Act?

Who was Paul Revere? 

What did the First Continental Congress do?

What did the Second Continental Congress do?

On what date did we accept the Declaration of Independence?

Why was the Declaration if Independence formed?

Important battles of the Revolutionary War: Battle of Bunker Hill,  Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Yorktown. 

Extra Credit: : Research Benjamin Franklin. What was his role in the nation’s independence? Must be 1 page in length and cite sources for full credit.