1. Creating a Calendar using the Frayer Model Start a new calendar for every year.

2. Directions 1.As a group, you will discuss significant events found in your textbook and/or discussed in class. 2.Discuss ways to synthesize the information utilizing a Frayer model. 3.Each student will create a calendar. 4.One event per page. 5.The pages will be stapled in chronological order.

3. Date or event Synthesize Important People Causes Other? (nemesis') Effects Other? Importance Picture Date or Event

5. Effect April 19, 1775 (4) We fought the British (1) Hoorah (9) At Lexington we lost the battle but we continued (1) Concord (7) We said, show them we aren’t scared. (7)Gentlemen, are you with me or not? (5) Lexington/Concord, here we come! Cause Thomas Gage was ordered to 1.have Sam Adams and John Hancock arrested. 2.confiscate ammunition and weapons from Concord. Importance First shots of the Revolutionary War. (Shot heard ‘round the world.) Battle of Lexington and Concord. Colonists 8 dead 10 wounded British >250 casualties

6. Date: Battle of Lexington and Concord. Synthesize In April, Lex and Connie fought for 19 days and were married for 75 years. Cause Thomas Gage was ordered to have Sam Adams and John Hancock arrested and to confiscate ammunition and weapons from Concord. Effect Importance First shots of the Revolutionary War. Colonists 8 dead 10 wounded British >250 casualties April 19, 1775

7. Date: June 17, 1775 Synthesize When I get out of school in June, I will be able to sleep an extra 75 minutes. Important Patriot Leaders George Washington General Putman Colonel William Prescott Dr. Joseph Warren – died Important British Leaders (nemesis') General Thomas Gage General William Howe Importance Proved colonist could stand up to a trained army. Battle of Bunker/Breed’s Hill

8. People George Washington selected to command the army. Importance All colonists will fight under one commander. Second Continental Congress creates an Continental American army Synthesize Armed Ready Military YES!!! June 14, 1775

9. Necessary Events Mecklenburg Resolves Battle of Bunker Hill Lexington/Concord Starting an American Army Halifax Resolves Your birthday or other important event Battle of Moores Creek Bridge 2 nd Continental Congress Meets Adoption of Declaration of Independence. Oliver Branch Petition Others?