Fifth Grade American Revolution WebQuest

1. Fifth Grade American Revolution WebQuest Dana Hoburg, Kellen Knight, and Kheiriyeh Ahmadi MAT@USC EDUC 521 Dr. Emmy Min May 22, 2012

2. Home Page • Introduction • Task • Process • Evaluation • Conclusion • WebQuest: Newspaper • Resources • Teacher Pages

3. Introduction During the American Revolution, there were many events that led up to the war, occurred during the war, and post effects after the war.

4. Objectives Speaking: • Demonstrate speaking abilities by conducting an interview and giving a presentation. Delivery: • Demonstrate professionalism by delivering a formal “news cast” presentation.

5. Objectives (Cont.) Listening: • Demonstrate listening abilities by participating in an interview & transcribing it for a newspaper column. Writing: • Demonstrate writing abilities by documenting 3 historical events.

6. Objectives (Cont.) Reading: • Demonstrate reading abilities by extracting main ideas & information on chosen topic. Visualizing: • Demonstrate visualization by portraying the information visually in a time line and political cartoon.

7. Task You are going to become news writers for the AR Daily Newspaper (groups of 5-7). You are all to explore major events and effects that took place during an American Revolutionary time period. Then, you will create a newspaper describing at least 3 events in chronological order, showing pictures for better understanding. Last, you will present your newspaper to the class!

8. Process • All group members must participate equally. However, select a group member to take the lead on each of the following responsibilities: • INTERVIEWER (1-2 group members): • You must come up with questions and interview different people, asking them about how they felt during the war times. • PHOTOGRAPHER: • You must gather pictures that show real life experiences during this time period and be able to explain the picture relevance. • WRITER: • You must write the editorials explaining how the writer felt during this time period. • EDITOR • You must read through the newspaper and make sure that all points make sense, check grammatical errors, and keep group members on task and help where needed throughout the project.

9. Process (Cont.) • CARTOONIST: • * You must draw political cartoons to include in the newspaper. • TECHNOLOGIST: • *You must provide websites to show readers where they can go for more information on the American Revolution.

10. Process (Cont.) You should also include: • Title of Newspaper • “AR Daily Newspaper” • Contents page • Weather • Comics • Editorials • Pictures • Different articles with correlating pictures • A timeline of events • References page with websites to go to for more information on the American Revolutionary War

11. Article Requirements * Must be written as breaking news! * Minimum of 3 articles. Each will describe a major event from the selected time period and include an interview with a specific person from each event/time period. * Minimum of 10 questions and answers for each interview.

12. Article Requirements (Cont.) • * Questions for each interview must be directed towards how the person feels about the event and details about his/her role in the event. • * People of the community may be interviewed on their thoughts and feelings of the events that are happening. (Interviewee does not need to be involved in the event directly).

13. Rubric The American Revolution WebQuest Rubric(Analytic scale)

14. Rubric (Cont.) Total Score: ---------/120 Additional Comments:

15. Use of Class-time • Be sure to use your class-time wisely! At the end of each work-day you will report your progress to the teacher using this format: • Everyone must contribute equally to be successful

16. Conclusion Great Job News Reporters! The AR Daily News Paper congratulates all of your hard work and dedication to this paper. Now all the people reading this paper have been properly informed about the American Revolution. They couldn’t have done it without you.

17. WebQuest: American Revolution Newspaper Students, use the newspaper template provided to create a three page newspaper on the beginning, middle, or end of the American Revolution. Beginning Middle End

18. American Revolution: Beginning 1764- The British Parliament passes the Sugar Act1765- The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act1767- The British Parliament passes the Townshend Acts1770- The Boston Massacre occurs1773- The Boston Tea Party takes place

19. 1764 The British Parliament passes the Sugar Act http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/sugaractdef.htm http://www.academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Sugar_Act http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/sugaract.htm Check out these websites to learn more about the Sugar Act of 1764.

20. 1765 The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/stampactdef.htm http://www.academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Stamp_Act_1765 http://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0359-the-stamp-act.php Check out these websites to learn more about the Stamp Act of 1765.

21. 1767 The British Parliament passes the Townshend Acts http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/townshendactsdef.htm http://cybersleuth-kids.com/americanhistory/chapter3/townshendacts.htm http://history.howstuffworks.com/revolutionary-war/townshend-acts.htm To learn more about the Townshend Acts, explore these websites!

22. 1770 The Boston Massacre occurs http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0360-boston-massacre.php http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/bostonmassacredef.htm http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/revolut/jb_revolut_boston_1.html Take a look at these websites to learn more about the Boston Massacre.

23. 1773 (December) The Boston Tea Party takes place http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/bostonteaparty.htm http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0361-boston-tea-party.php http://www.academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Boston_Tea_Party These websites will provide more information about the Boston Tea Party that took place in 1773.

24. American Revolution: Middle (Independence declared/War) 1775 (April 18th)- Paul Revere rides through the night warning "The British are coming!” 1775 (June)- The Battle of Bunker Hill is fought 1776 (July)- The Declaration of Independence is completed 1777-1778 - Washington's army winters at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

25. Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride • http://www.paulreverehouse.org/ride/virtual.shtml • Use this website link to virtually go on Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride.

26. Lexington and Concord (Information) First shots fired between American and British troops, on April 19, 1775. The British chose to march to Concord because it was an arms depot. This meant that the Americans had stockpiled weapons there. British troops had occupied Boston and were marching on Concord as they passed through Lexington. No one is still sure who fired first, but it was the "Shot Heard 'Round the World." Both sides opened fire, and the Americans were forced to withdraw. But they had slowed the British advance. By the time the Redcoats got to Concord, the Americans were waiting for them in force. The weapons depot was saved, and the British were forced to retreat, harassed by militiamen along the way. The skirmishes were preceded by Paul Revere's famous ride, warning the countryside: "The British are Coming!"

27. The Battle of Bunker Hill June 17, 1775

28. Declaration of Independence Document declaring the 13 American Colonies independent from Great Britain. Written by Thomas Jefferson and declared in effect by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Many prominent Americans signed it, including John Hancock, John Adams, and Samuel Adams. Great Britain's response was to continue the war. Website containing the Declaration of Independence: http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/thedeclarationtext.htm

29. George Washington: Valley Forge (December 11, 1777) " . . . you might have tracked the army from White Marsh to Valley Forge by the blood of their feet.”                                                                            - George Washington 

30. American Revolution: End 1781 British General Charles Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown, Virginia 

31. 1783 (September) The final peace treaty is signed in Paris, France

32. 1786 The U.S. Constitution is written

33. Political Cartoons The Revolution is on it's way!  These 13 colonies need all the help they can get!  What's going on MUST get into the newspapers, so the populace can read about it; although, many are unable to read!  What about pictures?  A picture can tell a story.  People can then share the story with their friends and communities.

34. Political Cartoons (Cont.) • Political cartoons had a great impact on the American Revolutionary War. Benjamin Franklin used them in his newspaper, “The Gazette.”

35. Putting it all together… • Using the following newspaper template please create your own newspaper using all the previous information given. • Be creative and have fun with it! • Be sure to follow your task and process guidelines • Good Luck!

36. Article Title (use a catchy phrase) This is where you will write your editorial/articles about your time periods that you have chosen. Be sure to follow all guidelines and don’t forget to add a picture.

37. YOUR TITLE HERE YOUR CATCH PHRASE HERE - Since 1802 INSERT YOUR HEADLINE HERE This is your space to write your editorial/articles about the time period that you have chosen. . Be sure to follow all guidelines and don’t forget to add a picture.

38. Resources Helpful Websites have been included within your WebQuest, however, here are some more: http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/revolutionarywar.htm http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/chronicle.html http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/after1500/history/revolution.htm VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--VMlvbkJbw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VQA5NDNkUM&feature=related

39. Resources (Cont.) http://www.academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Sugar_Act http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/sugaract.htm http://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0359-the-stamp-act.php http://cybersleuth-kids.com/americanhistory/chapter3/townshendacts.htm http://history.howstuffworks.com/revolutionary-war/townshend-acts.htm http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/revolut/jb_revolut_boston_1.html http://www.paulreverehouse.org/ride/virtual.shtml

40. Teacher Pages This WebQuest has been designed by 3 College Graduate Students for a Masters Program in TESOL. This WebQuest was designed for Elementary Students in 5th grade, ESL/Mainstream students. This WebQuest can be adapted for higher grades. It can be used for an Assessment for the American Revolutionary War, or as a helpful tool to help teach and enforce concepts about the Revolutionary War.

41. Standards Social Studies: • examine significant ideas, beliefs, and themes; organize patterns and events. • evaluate the critical political, social, and economic issues and events that led to the American Revolution. (MLO 2.5) • describe the people and events associated with the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence and the document’s main principles and significance. (MLO 2.6) • analyze the turning points in the Revolutionary War and the importance of aid from France and Spain in the American victory. • analyze views, lives, and contributions of significant people of the Revolutionary period. (MLO 2.7) • analyze how conflicts affect relationships among individuals and groups. (MLO 6.2) • apply the concept of change over time by organizing turning point events in chronological order and applying chronological terms correctly. (MLO 1.1) • make decisions and analyze decisions of individuals, groups, and institutions (MLO 1.5) • find, apply, and organize information specific to social studies disciplines by reading, asking questions, and observing. (MLO 1.2) • analyze issues by stating the issue, identifying and summarizing viewpoints, and drawing conclusions based on evidence. (MLO 1.7)

42. Standards (Cont.) Reading: COMPREHENSION OF INFORMATIONAL TEXT: 2.5.A. Comprehension of Informational Text: Students will read, comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate informational texts. Writing: 4.5.A. Writing: Students will compose effective expressive, informational, and persuasive writing. 4.5.A.1. Use the writing process to plan/pre-write, draft, revise, edit, and publish 4.5.A.1.b. Use appropriate organizational structures, such as narrative, cause and effect, chronological order, description, main idea and detail, problem/solution, question/ answer, comparison and contrast 4.5.A.1.f. Prepare writing for publication • Share/Present/Publish using a variety of formats

43. Rationale Language Modalities: • Students are engaging and utilizing all four modalities of language: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. • Language skills are both receptive and productive. Learning Theory: • Sociocultural theory, collaboration, and collective intelligence is at the center of the lesson as the teacher takes the role of facilitator.

44. Rationale (Cont.) Assessment • Analytic rubric provides students with feedback as to strengths & weaknesses. • Addresses learning objectives. • Is explicit & rubric is provided before-hand.