Fighting in the Middle Colonies

1. Examine the painting. Use the viewfinder to analyze each quadrant of the painting.

2. Make 3 observations about each person in the painting. Remember that an observation is only what you can absolutely describe from the painting.

a.  ______

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b.  ______

______

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c.  ______

______

______

3. Read the description of the painting and any first hand accounts given by people living at this time. Determine what the facts are based on what information is given in the reading. Use the 5 W’s to help you (who, what, where, when, and why). Remember that the facts are only what you can absolutely determine from the reading.

Who was involved?

What happened? What were the results of this action?

Where did it happen?

When did it happen (month, days(if possible), year)?

Why did it happen?

4. Put it together! You are going to create a 1-scene/1-page skit based on your painting and readings about your battle or campsite. You will be performing this skit in front of the class, so make sure that you review your lines before you get on stage.

Requirements:

Cast of Characters (including a Narrator)- Identify your characters with nametags

Setting (Painting)

Time (When did it happen?)

Prologue- Set the scene for your skit. What is going on? Your prologue should allow the viewer to feel like he/she is jumping out of the painting and into a play.

Dialogue- Your dialogue should be based upon what is going on the painting and the information that you have gathered.

Epilogue- What were the results of this battle? What were the positive and negative effects of camping at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778?

GRADING: Written Scene = 60 Points

Performance of Scene = 28 Points

Note taking and Group Cooperation = 12 Points

Rubric

Performance of Scene: Fighting in the Middle Colonies

Group Members:

CATEGORY / Excellent
4 / Good
3 / Adequate
2 / Needs Improvement
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·  There is accurate and rich use of facts that give support to the important theme and ideas of the topic.
·  The story of the skit is interesting and makes sense in furthering understanding of the battle or campsite.
PERFORMANCE
·  All students are involved in the performance.
·  Dialogue supports the plot and advances the audience's understanding of important themes and ideas.
·  The actors interacted with the audience by making eye contact, physicalmovements, and gesturing.
·  The audience could easily see and hear the skit.
·  The actors knew their roles. They were familiar with the script.
TOTAL SCORE

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