Oct. 25, 2012

F.O.A. (Bellwork)In one paragraph, tell me why you think the

colonists were mad at the English. A paragraph is 5-7 sentences.

Map of New England

Essential QuestionsU.S. HistoryWhat were some of the major battles of the

American Revolution? (8.5 spi 4)How did British tax policies move the colonists

closer to rebellion? (8.2 spi 5)What battles, allies, resources, leaders, etc.

would you include in a diagram about the Revolutionary War?

ReadingWhat are the three main points-of-view an author

can use in a story, and why would he or she choose to use each one? (0801.8.2) (CCSS RL6)

How does the reader determine cause and effect when reading a passage? (0801.5.3) (CCSS RL 5)

VideoWatch the video and write down two things

that stand out in your mind.

Reader’s TheaterWho’s heard of Reader’s Theater?What do you know about it?

TodayToday we’re going to do a Reader’s Theater

on the Boston Massacre.Someone describe what happened in the

Boston Massacre.

Reading itMr. Ezzell will read this aloud.Next, you read it and write down any words

that give you trouble on the note card.While you’re reading the story, Mr. Ezzell

will assign parts by posting names on a sticky note. The narrator’s parts are in italics.

Let’s review the words that give you problems.

PracticeEveryone will practice their lines with a

partner for two minutes.Mr. Ezzell will set the timer on the overhead.

Boston Massacre

Cause and EffectWhat was the cause of the Boston Massacre?What were some effects of the Boston

Massacre?

NotecardWhen you exit, hand Mr. Ezzell your note

card at the door.

AssignmentAssessment: Write a two-paragraph summary in

which you tell me what happened in the play. A paragraph is 5-7 sentences