Best or Worst Colony Rubric

Chapter 7 Best Colony Rubric

Name _______________________________ 

Best colony or Worst Colony

Total __________/ 20 points

Part I

If you were alive during this period in history, in which colony would you have chosen to live? Why?  Give 3 reasons.

Write a letter to one of your friends in Great Britain persuading him or her to migrate to a colony of your choice. The time frame is the 17^th century.

Requirements

      Date  (1) ___________

      Greetings (1) ___________

     Introduction stating:

o   Colony (1) _____

o   Colonial region (New England, Middle, and Southern) (1)  _____

o   Location (North, South, East or West, Atlantic ocean, near etc.) (1) ____

      State 3 reasons why this colony is the best colony (3) ______

     One of your reasons must contrast one of the opposing colonies (3) _______

o   New England

o   Middle

o   Southern

     Uses voice to persuade the reader of the letter (3) _________

      Closing Paragraph, restates main ideas, friendly chatter (3) ________

      Salutation (1) _______

     Less than 3 misspelled words (1) _______

      Less than 3 grammatical errors (1) _______

(Challenge)

If you were alive during this period in history, in which colony would you have refused to live? Why?

Write a letter to one of your friends in Great Britain persuading him or her to never visit or do business with this colony.

Differentiation

• State 3 reasons why this colony is the worst colony (3)
• Use of economic terms as a reason: natural resource, human resource, good, product, manufacturing, trade off, opportunity cost, etc. (3)

Chapter 8 Study Guide

Name ________________________ Date ________________

History Alive, America’s Past, Chapter 8 Study Guide and Outline

Study Guide

• Identify and compare what was life like prior to Slavery and after slavery
• Explain the process of becoming a Slave
• Triangular Trade – identify and describe each part of the triangle

·      West Coast of Africa

o   Holding Cells (The point of no Return)

·      Atlantic ocean (Middle Passage)

·      Colonies/ Eastern part of North America

·      (Some trade involved the Caribbean Islands in the Triangle).

o   Auction Block

o   ‘Breaking in” Process

o   Plantation Rules

Explain how Slaves (Enslaved people) coped while being slaves

Identify the 4 Dilemmas of Slaves

(Use the descriptions in a Journal entry)

Resist and fight back … Die

Fake sickness

Run away

Conform to being a slave

Technology supplement
Triangular Trade Routes

Journal entry

•Historical (setting) Fiction (characters, conflict, & plot)

•Main character, slave is you

•Setting:

–1700’s time period

–Place West Africa, Middle Passage or Middle or Southern Colony

Create a realistic slave problem and Solve it.

Criteria

•Well developed, realistic dilemma 

•Accurate setting

•Descriptive words 

•Appropriate Mood for an enslaved person

•Application of Historical period involving slaves

Usage of African Names and Old English names

•4-5 paragraphs

•Edited and revised 

Less than 3 misspelled words

Journal Entry Components

       Realistic Date (16 or 17th century, American Slavery lasted for over 400 years 18th and 19th centuries are permissible; however, the time period is English colonial timeframe )
Greetings
Recognizable closing (adjournment)
Chatty voice 

Assignments

Write Slave Journal Entry (Historical Fiction)             15 points

Take home quiz   (Use book at home)                          10 points (February 3, 2016)

Equality Core Democratic Sheet                                   12 points

Justice Core Democratic Sheet                                      6 points

Total                                                                              43 points

Chapter 7 Study Guide

Social Studies, Chapter 7 Study Guide

Terms to Know

Colonial Regions- 

New England                          Middle                          Southern

(Each Region had a different climate, geography and economy.)

Democratic                  Economy                     Governor

Natural resources        Human resources        Capital resources

Places to know

Learn each colony and its region

New England Region	Middle Region	Southern Region
Massachusetts *	New York *	Maryland *
Rhode Island *	Pennsylvania *	Virginia
Connecticut	New Jersey	North Carolina
New Hampshire	Delaware	South Carolina
		Georgia *

Founding reasons, type of government, economy (resources, imports, and jobs) geography (place, land and movement) and climate

Below is a mnemonic device to help you remember each colony

Memorize the sentence: each word stands for a colony.

New England	Middle	Southern
Nice-New Hampshire	Never- New York	My- Maryland
Moms- Massachusetts	Nook-New Jersey	Very- Virginia
Really- Rhode Island	Precious-Pennsylvania	Nice-North Carolina
Care- Connecticut	Doritos- Delaware	Sweet-South Carolina
		Grandma(Grandpa)- Georgia

Assignments

Graphic Organizer 20 points (School and Homework)

Test, 25 points

Homework, 10 points

Cause and Effect Homework

Best or Worst Colony Persuasive Essay, Rubric (School and Homework)

Suplemental materials:
13 colonies materials and activities

13 colonies song

Southern Colonies

Middle Colonies

New England Colonies
pbs website on colonial life

Best Colony by Adrian, Guest Blogger

Best Colony is  New York

December 9th, 1681

Fur Traders in Manhattan, NY

Dear Bob,

I know things have been tough back in Great Britain, especially with the blizzards. I also know you were wanting to move from Britain although you had no idea where. This will tell you where to go and put you out of the winter misery. How would you and Susan like it if it wasn't so tough for you guys? That is why you should come to the middle colony of New York. New York is a very fine place on the north-eastern side of the New World and it is unlike many other colonies. There are many job opportunities, a great climate, and a powerful governor.

First, New York has many job opportunities such as lumbermen, fishermen, merchants, craftsmen, trappers-we just have so many we can’t name them all. But you get the idea. We have a abundance of jobs. There’s more to it though, so don't be all bored of me exaggerating a lot. Also, if you think I'm exaggerating, I'm not. New York literally has an abundance of jobs. I know you love crafting things so I would recommend being a craftsman for you. Also, don't think that you’re going to be the only one doing the job. There are lots of people to help you and give you advice. Also, after you work they offer you some refreshments to help you to soften up your tight muscles or just to relax a little. I am a farmer with a lot of other people. With farming, we don't farm for ourselves. We farm for the whole colony. It seems like a lot, but it isn’t. It pays off greatly. Also, if you get a slave to do your job, you don't have to work.

New York has one great environment. The summers are hot and the winters are cold. Plus, we have easy access to water so don't feel like you’re going to run short. Also, we have tons of natural resources and perfect farming soil that makes farming so much easier! We have so many trees that the lumbermen won't need to be looking for a single one. Oh, that reminds me. The number of natural resources makes a job of mining. So, if you want to look for stuff with a pickaxe in your hand, come to New York.

Unlike Maryland, we have a powerful governor that protects us from the Spanish and defends us so we rarely get attacked. Also, you should meet our governor; he is the greatest governor out of all the 13 colonies. He provides us with all our needs and listens to our requests. Also, unlike Maryland we have a much safer environment. We don't have hot steamy weather that encourages mosquitoes to roam about and spread diseases. Also, we have an environment that makes our jobs 10 times easier. I knew you were thinking about moving to Maryland, but don’t. They need to have tobacco, a cash crop to make them rich. Here, just doing your job gets you rich.

So, I wish the best to the family and especially to you. I hope to see you in a great place like me right now. Tell the family that Sally and I are having a wonderful time in the colony of New York, and tell them they can come live with us to like you are doing. So, if you get a chance, book a ride to New York and see what I’m talking about. Or, you can just book a special boat ride for yo and the whole family. All 21 of them. Don't worry, in New York, 23 people are not going to take up a lot of space in the colony. If you decide to come, which I know you will because you listen to your family, send me a letter of when you are coming and where you’re going to be staying. I’m staying on the south-east part of the colony, right by the ocean. See you soon in New York!

Sincerely,

Adrian

January 2016

January 2016

Important Dates

Thursday, January 21, 2016: EDM Unit 4 test
Tuesday, January 19, 2016: Chapter 7, test
Friday, January 22, 2016: Best or Worst colony persuasive (letter) essay is due

Dates to Remember

Monday, Jan. 18, 2016: No school, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Holiday
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016: NWEA Math test @9:00 AM
Friday, Jan. 22, 2016: NWEA reading test @12:30 PM
Friday, Jan. 29, 2016: Winter Survival, 9:00 - 2:00 PM (Limited volunteers may attend)

Subjects at a Glance

Math: Students will be studying decimals and ordered number pairs.
Reading: Students are studying the genres of myth and legend, Traditional literature. Students are learning how to compare and contrast the two genres and understand the characteristics of both.  There is also an instructional focus on solving unknown/ new  words with the text. There are multiple strategies.
Writing: Students are have learned how to outline an persuasive letter (essay). Students have selected their favorite colony and our trying to persuade an old England citizen to move to a colony of their choice. 
Social Studies: Student are learning the 13 colonies and the three regions. 

Outdoor Recess

In Ann Arbor Public Schools, students are expected to dress for lunch recess daily. The only exceptions for a cancelled lunch or afternoon recess are temperatures below zero, negative wind chill temperatures, and rainy days. Please dress your child appropriately.

NWEA testing

This month, Students will be taking the NWEA test in math and reading for the mid-year progress. The progress is used to improve instruction. Students will be given gum and mints for each segment of the test. Be sure your child gets adequate rest prior to the test and avoid scheduling appointments during the scheduled test. In the event that your child must miss the scheduled assessment, notify myself in writing via email or a note.

Nightly Reading

I have noticed that student are either not reading or documenting their nightly reading of 30 or more minutes. Reading daily is a to improve and retain reading skills.

Winter Survival

Winter Survival is an outdoor all day field trip experiencing the pioneer experience and observing heat exchanges. Prior to the field trip, students are assigned groups and plan the entire meal. On the day of the trip students bring all necessary items.  Students learn how to build a fire from all natural environment materials. Believe it or not, the hardest part is not building the fire but staying warm. Students were assigned groups yesterday and today they designated group members to bring items.

Science Fair 

Science Fair is required. Students may have partners within the classroom or building. I am also permitting groups of 3 with close supervision.  A post will be made regarding the time of submission of the parts of science fair.