Friday, February 14, 2020

American Literature Lesson

14 February 2020

PLANBOOK: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/CFSJ1

Objective: To understand the desperation of the colonists fighting in the American Revolution, and how T. Paine’s speech inspired deserting soldiers to keep fighting. (STANDARD RI.9)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by explaining their decision about joining Washington’s army in a letter that uses two examples from “The Crisis.”

Agenda:

1.      Time to read! Conference - 20 min

2.      Notebook #9: “Fear”  - 15 min

3.      Read from textbook “The Crisis” p. 161 – 15 min

4.      EXIT SLIP p. 167 #1: Imagine that you are a teenager living in the colonies at the time of the Revolution. Write a letter to Thomas Paine, explaining why you will not join Washington’s army – or why reading The Crisis has convinced you to join. – 10 min

5.      Continue reading IR book #2 - 20 min

Assessment: EXIT SLIP p. 167 #1

Homework: 20 min IR #2