Lesson: Choosing Sides Patriots & Loyalists Text page 125 Learning Objective: *Analyze the viewpoints of colonists during the American Revolution

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1 Lesson: Choosing Sides Patriots & Loyalists Text page 125 Learning Objective: *Analyze the viewpoints of colonists during the American Revolution Essential Questions: *What were the major positions among colonists concerning independence? *How did those viewpoints impact colonists? Bell Work: *Read and take notes on key points of this section *Analyze the division of sides among colonists *Compare and contrast Loyalist vs. Patriot viewpoints and opinions and difficulties these differences caused. Homework: *** Patriot/Loyalist viewpoint handout Exit Ticket due by beginning of next class. 1

2 Watch this trailer of "The Patriot" to get an idea of what colonists were feeling and fighting for during the American Revolution. 2

3 Open your text to page 125. As we read through the section titled, "Choosing Sides", think about the sides chosen during this time of unrest in America. Try to put yourselves in the shoes of these colonists. Which side do you think you would choose? What might impact the decision you make? What would some conflicts be when trying to make your decision? After we've read, be prepared to discuss these questions. Make this tree map in your notes: Colonial Viewpoints Patriots Loyalists Neutral 3

4 As we read through the viewpoints of the American colonists, record this tree map in your notes. Colonist's Viewpoints Patriots Loyalists Neutral *Roughly 40 45% Patriots *Wanted to be free of British rule *New England/Virginia high number of Patriots *Native Americans living near colonists sided with them *About 5000 African Americans served in the Continental Army *Families were split on both sides *Roughly 20 30% Loyalists *Wanted to remain loyal to Britain *More from New York State and the South *Worked for British government or were clergy in Church of England *Native Americans who feared colonists would take their land sided with the Loyalists *Families were split on both sides *Remaining were neutral *Didn't want to take a specific side *Were unsure if independence was a good thing 4

5 What Do You Think? Should the Colonies Declare Their Independence from Great Britain? Turn to page in your text. We are going to read about two different influential colonists who took opposing sides during this time of indecision and unrest between the American colonies and Great Britain. Use graphic organizer in your notes as we analyze these two arguments presented: Thomas Paine = YES Charles Inglis = NO What is Paine's argument in favor of independence? What did Inglis believe would result from declaring independence from Great Britain Your opinion of who makes a more powering appeal to emotions: 5

6 This power point will review the two viewpoints of the American colonists. As we go through the presentation, record notes on your guided note-taking handout. Guided Notes Handout 6

7 Patriots & Loyalists: Listen while I read this article aloud. Think about what you already know of the colonists and the sides they took during the American Revolution. Now go back and re read the article. Annotate using the symbols below to indicate main points, surprising facts, words/phrases that are unclear, and record questions that come to mind as you are reading. You may use a pencil, pen or highlighter. Underline main points Circle words/phrases you don't understand? Write questions that come to mind in the margins! Next to things that surprise you *** Save this one for later: "EX" Next to examples of the main ideas question Work with the person next to you and share out your annotations. Take time to discuss the main ideas and surprising information. Then discuss and try to clarify unclear words/phrases through the context of the article. Also read your questions to each other and discuss your thoughts about them. 7

8 Let's discuss they main ideas of this article. What viewpoints or opinions are being presented in the information? Now that we have a clear idea of the main viewpoints being expressed in the article, go back and read the article one more time, adding the "EX" symbol next to information you read that supports the viewpoints we have discussed. These will be important references for you to support your responses to the questions that you will answer regarding this article. Homework: Use your annotations to help you answer main idea questions on the back side of the article. Answer the questions citing evidence from the text in your responses. This is due when you walk in the door tomorrow. 8

9 We have read about, discussed and analyzed the different viewpoints that colonists took during this time, that was for some exciting, confusing or down right frightening! Put yourself in their shoes - thirteen small colonies going up against the world's most powerful country and army! UH-OH!!! We're going to what??? 9

10 Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutral? You Decide In your CLG's, read together the historical background on the activity passed out to you. After each paragraph, stop and put into your own words, what each side believed in. Then, you are going to read 7 biographies of real and fictitious colonists during the American Revolution. After reading through each, your group should discuss and decide what side the colonist would have taken and WHY??? Be prepared to share out your decisions and reasons behind them. You will have 15 minutes to work with your group. Timer.galleryitem 10

11 Left-side Reflection Activity: Recruit a spy for the British Army~ You have been hired by the British to recruit a spy in the colonies! You must choose your spy from one of the colonist biographies you have read. Look at the handout to hear about the specific criteria you will need to follow when making your decision. You may work with your CLG, however, when discussing decisions, you may choose to make a different selection than others at your table. Just be sure to explain yourself fully when writing about why you chose the colonist. *Don't forget your summary! Homework: If you do not complete in class, Patriot and Loyalist article questions due tomorrow. 11

12 Left side: Using the glasses template, create a viewpoint from both sides of the colonists. Write 2 reasons to support each side and an illustration representing the viewpoint. Your glasses should be filled with writing, pictures and color no white remaining. Write a 3 4 sentence summary answering the essential questions. Homework: If you do not complete in class, exit ticket is do at the beginning of the next class. 12

13 Attachments History_Now_American_Revolution.ppt Patriot vs Loyalist guided notes.docx Timer.galleryitem Patriots vs. Loyalists.ppt