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Loyalists and Patriots Lesson 1-10 Differing Viewpoints Loyalists and Patriots

Lesson 1-10: Differing Viewpoints ~ Loyalists and Patriots 21 R LEARNING TARGET: I can explain the viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots towards independence from Britain. You will assume the roles of historical figures and re-create a 1776 colonial town meeting at which you will debate whether to declare independence from Britain. Which important arguments might convince “reluctant rebels” to… declare their independence FROM Britain? remain loyal TO Britain? 40 % 40 % 20 %

Character’s Profile Card Lesson 1-10: Differing Viewpoints ~ Loyalists and Patriots L 20 Patrick Henry: Patriot 4 You are Patrick Henry of Virginia, a lawyer and one of the first colonists to call for independence from Great Britain. You … Attach your Character’s Profile Card

Prepare for the Town Meeting Lesson 1-10: Differing Viewpoints ~ Loyalists and Patriots Prepare for the Town Meeting Loyalists & Patriots Patrick Henry Nameplate Sign: Display your character's name. A quotation that represents your view on independence. Propaganda (also on the front): Create a visual that communicates a key belief or beliefs held by you. Key Ideas (back): Three to five key ideas supporting your character’s view on independence. “Give me liberty or give me death!”

Prepare for the Town Meeting Lesson 1-10: Differing Viewpoints ~ Loyalists and Patriots Prepare for the Town Meeting Neutralists James Allen Nameplate Sign: Display your character's name. A quotation that represents why your character is neutral. Key Questions (back): Prepare at least two questions to ask each side. Position Sign (Two-Sided): Create a graphic symbol to represent each side, Loyalists and Patriots. “Both Britain and the Patriots are hurting me financially!” Patriots – If the colonies declare independence, how will they govern themselves? Loyalists – Don’t you think taxation without representation is unfair? Patriot Loyalist

Prepare for the Town Meeting Lesson 1-10: Differing Viewpoints ~ Loyalists and Patriots Prepare for the Town Meeting Loyalists and Patriots… Meet with and confer among yourselves to develop propaganda and key ideas, strategize for the meeting, and build unity. Select two people to address the Town Meeting to present your case. Neutralists… Discuss and develop key questions you want answered by each side. Visit BOTH sides to get ideas for questions to ask each side.

Prepare for the Town Meeting Watch video clip from “The Patriot” Lesson 1-10: Differing Viewpoints ~ Loyalists and Patriots Prepare for the Town Meeting Watch video clip from “The Patriot” - The Town Meeting As you watch the video clip: What were some of the arguments given for and against rebelling and independence? How did the people behave during the meeting?

The Town Meeting Day 1 Welcome! Opening Remarks Lesson 1-10: Differing Viewpoints ~ Loyalists and Patriots The Town Meeting Day 1 Welcome! Opening Remarks A Patriot gives a short speech for his/her cause. A Loyalist gives a short speech for his/her cause. Questions A Neutralist asks a question. A Patriot responds first, then a Loyalist. Another Neutralist asks a question. A Loyalist responds first, then a Patriot. Repeat as time permits.

The Town Meeting Day 2 NEUTRALISTS VOTE Lesson 1-10: Differing Viewpoints ~ Loyalists and Patriots The Town Meeting Day 2 Opening Remarks A Loyalist gives a short speech for his/her cause. A Patriot gives a short speech for his/her cause. Questions A Neutralist asks a question. A Loyalist responds first, then a Patriot A Patriot responds first, then a Loyalist Repeat as time permits. Closing Remarks A Patriot talks first, then a Loyalist NEUTRALISTS VOTE

Based on the class activity and prior lessons, Lesson 1-10: Differing Viewpoints ~ Loyalists and Patriots PROCESSING the LESSON L 20 Brainstorming Set up three columns. Label each column. Based on the class activity and prior lessons, summarize what they believed, their key ideas, and feelings about all that has happened and is happening. Loyalist BOTH Patriot Beliefs Ideas Reactions Beliefs Ideas Reactions At least seven At least three At least seven

CLASS NOTES R Loyalist Viewpoint Patriot Viewpoint 21 ? ? ? ? ? ? Lesson 1-10: Differing Viewpoints ~ Loyalists and Patriots 21 R CLASS NOTES Loyalist Viewpoint Patriot Viewpoint ? ? ? ? ? ?

Attach the Instruction Sheet Lesson 1-10: Differing Viewpoints ~ Loyalists and Patriots 21 R Attach the Instruction Sheet A Poem for Two Voices Poem for Two Voices – Loyalists and Patriots A poem for two voices is written for two people to perform. The poetry usually has two columns – one for each person who is reading the poem. Sometimes the poet wants the two readers to say something at the same time, so the poet writes the words on the same line in each column. These poems often sound like a dialogue for two people. Use the information you have learned about Patriots and Loyalists during our lessons and other activities to compose a poem for two voices. The voices should convey the beliefs, feelings, and reactions of Patriots and Loyalists. Include three ideas or beliefs that they both had in common. Include two beliefs, feelings, and/or reactions that are different. For example: When you have beliefs, ideas, reactions they have in common say … “We are…” or “?” When a Patriot would speak… “I am….” Or “?” When a Loyalist would speak… Consider the important issues discussed in class: The French and Indian War The Proclamation of 1763 The Stamp Act The Quartering Act The Townshend Acts The Boston Massacre The Tea Act The Boston Tea Party The Intolerable Acts Lexington and Concord

Compose Your Poem Access the template on Edmodo. Lesson 1-10: Differing Viewpoints ~ Loyalists and Patriots Compose Your Poem Access the template on Edmodo. Type in your “dialogue”. Don’t forget to “Save As”! Remember, LEFT HAND side is read by the Loyalist reader; RIGHT HAND side is read by the Patriot reader; ACROSS BOTH is read by both readers simultaneously. Print TWO (2) copies of your poem when finished. I live in America I live in America I am a Loyalist I am a Patriot I am an Englishman I am an American We have to pay tax on tea and buy British tea We have to pay tax on tea and buy British tea This is my DUTY It is UNFAIR