Learning Goal: Today we will learn about the battle of Yorktown and the end of the Revolutionary War. Bell Ringer: Why was the Colonial Army aiding the overall war effort by winning some battles in the south but losing others? Was this part of General Greene’s plan? Activity: 1. Quizes over sections 1-2 2. Read …

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Learning Goal: Today we will learn how the Revolutionary War would begin to reach its’ conclusion. Bell Ringer: What holiday is today? How does this holiday relate to what we have been studying in class? Write a sentence explaining the importance of this holiday. Activity: 1. Check Guided Reading Section 3 2. Watch United Streaming …

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Learning Goal: Today we will learn about the war in the West and in the South. Bell Ringer:  What was the turning point of the Revolutionary War?  What effects to the colonies did this battle bring? Activities: 1. Turn in or check section 2 Guided Reading and Reteaching Activity 2. (1st and 3rd Period) Take …

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Learning Goal: Today we will take the Think Link Learning Test Bell Ringer: What was Valley Forge?  Why were Washington and his troops there?  Describe the conditions there. Activities: 1. Take Think Link Learning Test 2. When finished, read page 93 – 101 in History Alive book.

Learning Goal: Today we will do an open response question and review about some of the people who contributed to the American war effort. Bell Ringer: What countries aided the colonies during the war and give 3 specific examples of how they aided them. Activities; 1. Take up Bell Ringers, Section 2 Assessment 1-6 2. …

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Learning Goal: Today we will continue learning about the American Revolution and the people who made contributions to it. Bell Ringer: How did George Washington win at the Battle of Trenton?  Be sure to give a good description. Activities: 1. Read section 2 of Chapter 6 2. Write the name of those people from section …

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