1. LEARNING TARGET: I CAN ANALYZE THE INFLUENCE OF THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS ON THE START OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR.

2. DO NOW:  Come in and a level 0.  Begin 4-square  When finished, set up Cornell notes with Learning target and date at the top.  Learning Target: I can analyze the influence of the First Continental Congress on the start of the Revolutionary War. Agenda  Do Now (10)  Mini-lesson (5-7)  Independent (13)  Partner (10)  Closure (5)

3. Agenda  Do Now (10)  Mini-lesson (5- 7)  Independent (13)  Partner (10)  Closure (5)

4. Turn and talk with a partner--  What are some grievances we have in the school or at home?  How do we make our grievances be known?  Do we have a leadership program at the school? Agenda  Do Now (10)  Mini-lesson (5-7)  Independent (13)  Partner (10)  Closure (5)

5.  Independent:  Independently read and annotate 112-113 and fill out 5 W’s. Agenda  Do Now (10)  Mini-lesson (5- 7)  Independent (13)  Partner (10)  Closure (5)

6. Agenda  Do Now (10)  Mini-lesson (5-7)  Independent (13)  Partner (10)  Closure (5) Partner Work:  With a partner answer the focus questions 1.Cite evidence to explain the debate within the meeting of the First Continental Congress. 2.Cause and Effect: What was the result of the First Continental Congress? 1.Draw Conclusions: Why did the First Continental Congress alert the colonial militias to prepare for war? 2.Analyze: Analyze the Patrick Henry quote “give me liberty or give me death” a)What does he mean by this quote? b)Do you agree? Why or why not?

7.  Closure: Answer the following question on the exit slip. 1.How did the debates of the first Continental Congress influence the beginning of the American Revolution? Agenda  Do Now (10)  Mini-lesson (5- 7)  Independent (13)  Partner (10)  Closure (5)