Transcript Lesson 1-10: Differing Viewpoints

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Lesson 1-10
Differing Viewpoints
Loyalists
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Patriots
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 I can explain the viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots
towards independence from Britain.
You will assume the roles of historical figures and recreate a 1776 colonial town meeting at which you will
debate whether to declare independence from Britain.
Choosing Sides
Which important arguments might
convince “reluctant rebels” to…
40 %
declare their independence
20 %
FROM Britain?
remain loyal TO Britain?
40 %
Patriots
Loyalists
Neutral
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Attach your
Character’s
Profile Card
Patrick Henry: Patriot 4
You are Patrick Henry of Virginia, a lawyer
and one of the first colonists to call for
independence from Great Britain. You …
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Prepare for the Town Meeting
Loyalists & Patriots
Patrick Henry
Nameplate Sign:
Display your character's name.
A quotation that represents your
view on independence.
Propaganda (also on the front):
Create a visual that communicates
a key belief or beliefs held by you.
Key Ideas (back):
Three to five key ideas supporting
your character’s view on
independence.
“Give me liberty
or give me death!”
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Prepare for the Town Meeting
Neutralists
Nameplate Sign:
Display your character's name.
A quotation that represents why
your character is neutral.
Key Questions (back):
Prepare at least two questions to
ask each side.
Position Sign (Two-Sided):
Create a graphic symbol to
represent each side, Loyalists and
Patriots.
James Allen
“Both Britain
and the Patriots
are hurting me
financially!”
Patriots – If the colonies declare independence,
how will they govern themselves?
Loyalists – Don’t you think taxation without
representation is unfair?
Patriot
Loyalist
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Prepare for the Town Meeting
Loyalists and Patriots…
 Meet with and confer among yourselves to develop
propaganda and key ideas, strategize for the meeting, and
build unity.
 Select two people to address the Town Meeting to present
your case.
Neutralists…
 Discuss and develop key questions you want answered by each
side.
 Visit BOTH sides to get ideas for questions to ask each side.
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Prepare for the Town Meeting
Watch video clip from “The Patriot”
- The Town Meeting
As you watch the video clip:
What were some of the arguments given for and against
rebelling and independence?
How did the people behave during the meeting?
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The Town Meeting
Day 1
Welcome!
Opening Remarks
A Patriot gives a short speech for his/her cause.
A Loyalist gives a short speech for his/her cause.
Questions
A Neutralist asks a question.
A Patriot responds first, then a Loyalist.
Another Neutralist asks a question.
A Loyalist responds first, then a Patriot.
Repeat as time permits.
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The Town Meeting
Day 2
Opening Remarks
A Loyalist gives a short speech for his/her cause.
A Patriot gives a short speech for his/her cause.
Questions
A Neutralist asks a question.
A Loyalist responds first, then a Patriot
A Neutralist asks a question.
A Patriot responds first, then a Loyalist
Repeat as time permits.
Closing Remarks
A Patriot talks first, then a Loyalist
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PROCESSING the
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Brainstorming
Set up three columns.
Label each column.
Based on the class activity and prior lessons,
summarize what they believed, their key ideas, and feelings
about all that has happened and is happening.
Loyalist
Beliefs
Ideas
Reactions
At least seven
BOTH
Patriot
At least three
Beliefs
Ideas
Reactions
At least seven
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CLASS NOTES
Loyalist Viewpoint
Patriot Viewpoint
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Attach the Instruction Sheet
A Poem for Two Voices
Poem for Two Voices – Loyalists and Patriots
A poem for two voices is written for two people to perform. The poetry usually has two columns – one for each person who is
reading the poem. Sometimes the poet wants the two readers to say something at the same time, so the poet writes the words
on the same line in each column. These poems often sound like a dialogue for two people.
Use the information you have learned about Patriots and Loyalists during our lessons and other activities to compose a poem
for two voices. The voices should convey the beliefs, feelings, and reactions of Patriots and Loyalists.
Include three ideas or beliefs that they both had in common.
Include two beliefs, feelings, and/or reactions that are different.
For example:
When you have beliefs, ideas, reactions they have in common say …
“We are…” or “?”
When a Patriot would speak…
“I am….” Or “?”
When a Loyalist would speak…
“I am….” Or “?”
Consider the important issues discussed in class:
The French and Indian War
The Proclamation of 1763
The Stamp Act
The Quartering Act
The Townshend Acts
The Boston Massacre
The Tea Act
The Boston Tea Party
The Intolerable Acts
Lexington and Concord
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Compose Your Poem
Access the template on Edmodo.
Type in your “dialogue”. Don’t forget to “Save As”!
Remember,
LEFT HAND side is read by the Loyalist reader;
RIGHT HAND side is read by the Patriot reader;
ACROSS BOTH is read by both readers simultaneously.
Print TWO (2) copies of your poem when finished.
I live in America
I live in America
I am a Loyalist
I am a Patriot
I am an Englishman
I am an American
We have to pay tax on tea and
buy British tea
We have to pay tax on tea and
buy British tea
This is my DUTY
It is UNFAIR