Oct. 25, 2012

F.O.A. (Bellwork) In one paragraph, tell me why you think the colonists were mad at the English. A paragraph is 5-7 sentences.

Map of New England

Essential Questions U.S. History What were some of the major battles of the American Revolution? (8.5 spi 4) How did British tax policies move the colonists closer to rebellion? (8.2 spi 5) What battles, allies, resources, leaders, etc. would you include in a diagram about the Revolutionary War? Reading What are the three main points-of-view an author can use in a story, and why would he or she choose to use each one? ( ) (CCSS RL6) How does the reader determine cause and effect when reading a passage? ( ) (CCSS RL 5)

Video Watch the video and write down two things that stand out in your mind.

Reader’s Theater Who’s heard of Reader’s Theater? What do you know about it?

Today Today we’re going to do a Reader’s Theater on the Boston Massacre. Someone describe what happened in the Boston Massacre.

Reading it Mr. Ezzell will read this aloud. Next, you read it and write down any words that give you trouble on the note card. While you’re reading the story, Mr. Ezzell will assign parts by posting names on a sticky note. The narrator’s parts are in italics. Let’s review the words that give you problems.

Practice Everyone will practice their lines with a partner for two minutes. Mr. Ezzell will set the timer on the overhead.

Boston Massacre

Cause and Effect What was the cause of the Boston Massacre? What were some effects of the Boston Massacre?

Notecard When you exit, hand Mr. Ezzell your note card at the door.

Assignment Assessment: Write a two-paragraph summary in which you tell me what happened in the play. A paragraph is 5-7 sentences