WARM-UP 7/4:MORNINGTake a seat.

Take out your green notebook and a pen or pencil.

Write for 5 minutes in English to respond to the following:

What is the biggest holiday in China? How do you celebrate it? Is there a day that celebrates China as a country?

Agenda

Warm-Up Objectives and Overview Independence Day: 4th of July Image Analysis & Discussion Notes: Vocabulary Discussion

Objectives and Overview

We will be able to…

1. Explain the holiday of Independence Day

2. Identify key terms from the American Revolutionary War

3. Evaluate whether or not the war was needed

Notes: 4th of July

American Independence

4th of July

Independence Day is commonly associated with: Fireworks Parades Barbecues (BBQs) Carnivals Picnics Concerts Baseball games Political speeches and ceremonies

4th of July is the U.S.’ National Day

Celebrated since 1777 Marks the anniversary of when

the Declaration of Independence was signed

It is the anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolutionary War, which won the U.S. its freedom

Questions

Look at the following picture and answer the questions…

Notes: American Revolution

Declaration of Independence: A document written by Thomas Jefferson stating that the United States thought of itself as its own nation, while it fought for independence from Britain.

Stamp Act: (1765) A law requiring that people pay for to add a stamp to every piece of paper. This was a way for Britain to tax the colonies. The colonists thought this was “taxation without representation.”

Notes: American Revolution Boston Tea Party: A

political protest in 1773 in which patriots shoved boxes of tea in the harbor to show that they were against the Tea Act, which taxed colonists’ tea.

Intolerable Acts: Laws given by the British government to colonists in response to the tea party to show that Britain was still in control (though they soon lost that control.)

Notes: American Revolution

Common Sense: A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine which explained to people why they should be free from Britain and sold 2.5 million copies.

Discussion: Evaluate the Revolution

Was is fair for Americans to revolt?

WARM-UP 7/4:AFTERNOON

US HISTORY

Take a seat.

Take-out your pen and notebook.

You have 5 minutes to respond to this in writing:

•What has been the most interesting thing you have learned so far?

•Why is it interesting to you? •Will this information help you when you while you are in the United States?

•How will it help you?

Agenda: Afternoon

Warm-Up Objective and Overview In-class Essay Learn the steps of the writing process Do Ideals Activity Prepare for Quiz tomorrow Homework: Study Chapters 1-5 for Quiz

Objective and Overview

We will be able to…1. Compare and contrast

the Declaration of Independence and the pamphlet called Common Sense.

2. Practice the writing process.

3. Explain connections between American historical events and the 5 American Ideals.

4. Prepare for our exam.

Essay Prompt

We have recently read about the Declaration of Independence and the pamphlet Common Sense. In at least 3 paragraphs, compare and contrast the Declaration of Independence with Common Sense. Remember to explain how they are the same and how they are different.

Writing Process

In history class, writing is about ideas and organization of your thoughts.

When we write essays, they are formal, and should not use the word “I.”

1. Start by understanding the question. 1. Underline and circle important parts

2. Then, pre-write: “brain-storm” answers3. Draft a response4. Revise your work5. Edit your draft6. Write the final copy

Ideals Activity

In teams:Write down 4 details from each placard.

Write down which ideal the placard relates to.

Explain why you chose that ideal.

Study for Exam

Use notes to quiz each otherFlash cardsCreate your own practice questions, and answer them

Read Chapters 1-5 in your bookLook at pictures in Chapters 1-5

I care about you! Good luck!