Answer the following ques1on in 1 complete paragraph on THIS WEEK’S “HISTORY DO NOW” SHEET OF PAPER If you were a colonist coming to America, would you rather living in Jamestown (Virginia) or Plymouth (Massachuse>s)? Explain your answer. Do Now (10) Hook (5) GP: Brainstorming (10) IP: Jamestown vs. Plymouth Essay (30) Exit Ticket (3) Closing (2) •  SWBAT explain the Mayflower Compact and analyze the reasons the colonists felt they needed it in Plymouth and explain how the Pilgrims were able to survive early hardships. •  SWBAT describe the reasons the Puritans le] England and established Massachuse^s and explain the reasons people le] MA to form other colonies. BIGGER BADDER BETTER Jamestown Plymouth 1.  Spend the next 10 minutes using your textbook and the knowledge of the person si_ng next to you to flesh out your Venn diagram a li^le more. 2.  Qrite your own thesis statement for your own essay to share with your partner. THESIS STATEMENT: one complete sentence that’s included at the end of your introductory paragraph. It answers the essen1al ques1on (in this case: Describe 3 ways in which the colonies of Jamestown and Plymouth differ) and is the point you are trying to make in your essay. •  Focus & Coherence: Maintains focus throughout wri1ng; includes meaningful introduc1on and conclusion. •  OrganizaRon: Uses effec1ve organiza1onal pa^ern for the purpose and the audience, has a smooth and logical flow. •  Development of ideas: Supports all ideas completely, allowing audience to understand and appreciate writer’s points. •  Voice: Sounds authen1c and original; expresses the writer’s individuality or unique point of view. •  ConvenRons: Shows a strong command of grammar, mechanics and spelling. • 
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JAMESTOWN VIRGINIA COMPANY JOHN SMITH HOUSE OF BURGESSES •  PLYMOUTH •  PILGRIMS •  MAYFLOWER COMPACT •  PURITANS 1.  Why did the Pilgrims write the Mayflower Compact? a.  To establish a King in Massachuse^s b.  To encourage colonists to rebel against England c.  To create a government based on a consensus of the en1re community d.  To be more like the Na1ve Americans 2.  The Fundamental Orders of Connec1cut are known as America’s first: a. 
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Textbook Preamble Contract Cons1tu1on 1.  Silently read the Mayflower Compact and Fundamental Orders of Connec1cut excerpts on pages 82-­‐83. 2.  On a separate sheet of notebook paper, answer the following ques1ons at least 2 paragraphs: “What was the major purpose of the Mayflower Compact and the Fundamental Orders of Connec1cut? How do they differ?” HISTORY: DUE FRIDAY •  Complete essay if you did not finish in class. •  Crossword puzzle English Reminder: •  Your completed an1cipa1on guide is due tomorrow!