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My Brother Sam is Dead. Historical Fiction. What is Historical Fiction ?. Includes stories that are written to portray a time period or convey information about a specific time period or an historical event. Time period is usually 30 years in the past
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My Brother Sam is Dead Historical Fiction
What is Historical Fiction? • Includes stories that are written to portray a time period or convey informationabout a specific time period or an historical event. • Time period is usually 30 years in the past • Authors infer from historical records how people of the time thought
What is the most important aspect of Historical Fiction? • Setting is the most important literary element • The information about the time period must be accurate, authentic or both. • Authors must research time period thoroughly • Settings may be real or imaginary
What about Characters? • May be imaginary • May have actually lived in the time period • If they are fictional, the author created them for the telling of the story • The central character may be subjected to divided loyalties within a larger historical conflict the reader is familiar with
Town Hall Meeting Loyalists vs. Patriots Who are you and what do you believe?
Loyalists“Long Live King George!” • What is a loyalist? • A loyalist is a person living in the 13 colonies who supports the British and all their taxes and laws. • Who are some loyalists? • Joseph Brant • Logan • King George III • Thomas Hutchinson • Reverend Samuel Seabury • Peter Van Schaack • Peter Oliver • John Connolly • Lord Frederick North • Rebecca Franks • Margaret Shippen Arnold • Molly Brant • Joseph Galloway • Ambrose Serle
Patriots“Give me Liberty, or give me Death!” • What is a Patriot? • A Patriot is a person living in the 13 colonies who sides with the rebels and desire freedom from Britain. • Who are some Patriots? • Thomas Paine • Samuel Adams • John Adams • Patrick Henry • Benjamin Franklin • Thomas Jefferson • Seymour Burr • Crispus Attucks • Jonathan Shipley • Mary Katherine Goddard • John Andrews • Dicey Langston • Mercy Otic Warren • Nathanael Greene
Neutralist • What is a Neutralist? • A Neutralist is a person that does not side with or favor Loyalist beliefs or Patriot beliefs. • Who are some Neutralists? • The Earl of Effingham • James Allen • Richard Henderson • Patience Wright • Ann Lee • Peter Bestes • Felix Holbrook • Chester Joie
Town Hall Meeting Overview • You will assume the role of a historical figure and re-create a 1776 colonial town meeting at which you will debate whether to declare independence from Britain.LoyalistsandPatriotswill try to persuade Neutralists to join their cause.
LoyalistsandPatriots • Read the information about your character & decorate name tag (include a quote) • Be prepared for a brief introduction of your character • Make a detailed sign that will be used in the debate. The sign doesn’t have to be about your character. It should promote the idea of independence or remaining loyal to Britain. • On the back of the sign, write 4-5 arguments that can be used in the debate. • Speak at least two times during the town meeting. • Neutralist • Read the information about your character & decorate a name tag (include a quote) • Be prepared for a brief introduction of your character • Make a simple two sided sign. One with a symbol depicting a Patriot and one a Loyalist. • Write 3-5 questions for each side that can be used in the debate. • Prepare a T-chart keeping a tally during the debate so you can decide which side swayed you.
Neutralists • Read the information about your character & decorate a name tag (include a quote) • Be prepared for a brief introduction of your character • Make a simple two sided sign. One with a symbol depicting a Patriot and one a Loyalist. • Write 3-5 questions for each side that can be used in the debate. • Prepare a T-chart keeping a tally during the debate so you can decide which side swayed you.
Front Back Down With the Crown • Key Ideas • Taxation without representation is unfair. • We have the right to govern ourselves. • A small island shouldn’t rule a large continent.
Name Plate Patrick Henry “Give me Liberty or give me Death.”
FRONT BACK • Question One • Question Two • Question Three • Question One • Question Two • Question Three T-CHART P L
Requirements for the Town Meeting • Patriots/Loyalists: • Name plate: name, quote, picture • Sign: picture showing your side and 4-5 arguments as to why your views are the right views. • Neutralists: • Name plate: name, quote, picture • Sign: two sided (one with patriot picture the other with a loyalist picture), 3 questions for the patriots, 3 questions for the loyalists, t-chart
Thought Questions • Why is it important to have public gatherings where people can voice their opinions and views? • How could problems like these affect a town or community? • How could problems like these affect a family?