1. ACADEMIC WORKOUT Before- Tap into that prior knowledge of the main idea today. During- You will become historical and critical thinkers. Will start to create that CONNECTION between… – Once that connection is made it cannot be broken After- The best way to wrap your head around an idea is put yourself into history shoes. You each will become a delegate today…

2. As a new nation what was our first written form of government? Created problem for the new United States It was our first constitution

3. Articles of Confederation Shortcomings Constitution Resolutions

6. You are a delegate attending the Constitutional Convention in 1787. You are an advocate for creating a new constitution. Write a short 10-12 sentence persuasive essay trying to convince other delegates to throw out the Articles of Confederation and create a new constitution. Use specific examples from our lesson today. CONNECTIONS cannot be broken – Be neat, complete sentences, correct punctuation, use specific examples. – Sky is the limit- I am looking for SPECTACULAR