Step 4
Write Articles Choose two events from the list in your chart. Create an article for each event for a colonial newspaper, expressing your point of view and opinions as a Patriot or Loyalist. You can create this article using word processing or publisher. (Look at example articles from numerous newspapers during this time period as well as present day. newspaper articles from that time period:)
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/chronicle.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost
http://tweentribune.com/
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/chronicle.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost
http://tweentribune.com/
Step5
Create a letter to a friend about your position as a Patriot or Loyalist. Make sure to mention in which events influenced your decision the most. You will then record this letter in Audacity where you will upload to the website.
Step 6
Prepare to Debate Your Side Form a group with other classmates who are on the same side as you are. Before you start preparing watch the below video of a fifth grade class participating in a debate. See the types of things that they are using to make their position more compelling.
Step 7
Defend Your Side: Prepare for a class debate between Patriots and Loyalists. Use your articles and letters to defend your points of view. Students will be divided into groups with one side Patriots and other side Loyalists. The teacher will explain the rules of a great debate before Debate begins. Each group will defend their side. The debate will be recorded and uploaded to our website.
Debate Rules
No put downs.
You must raise your hand if it's not your time to speak.
Teams lose 1 point for each interruption.
Teams lose 1 point for whispering while another speaker is talking.
TIMES
Opening statements for both sides = 3 minutes each
Arguments for both sides = 3 minutes each
Rebuttal conference = 1 minute
Rebuttals = 2 minutes each
Closing statements for both sides = 3 minutes each
You must raise your hand if it's not your time to speak.
Teams lose 1 point for each interruption.
Teams lose 1 point for whispering while another speaker is talking.
TIMES
Opening statements for both sides = 3 minutes each
Arguments for both sides = 3 minutes each
Rebuttal conference = 1 minute
Rebuttals = 2 minutes each
Closing statements for both sides = 3 minutes each