Revolutionary War Battle Summary Project
Each person in your team will take on a “role.” Each role has certain
responsibilities that need completed based on your assigned event.
Below are the roles and responsibilities:
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The Historian: The Historian is in charge of completing the “Event
Report” with the required details for your
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The Historian is also in charge of creating a “poster”
that will be used to teach the class about your event.
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In groups of 4, there will be 2 Historians. Both
Historians can work together on completing both
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The Developer is in charge of creating a detailed
picture of your event. It must be detailed, specific,
and easy to understand. This picture will be
recreated twice, on the “Battle Report Paper” and
the poster. It is essential that the Developer fully
understands their event and can recreate it in an
accurate image.
The Thespian is in charge of creating a “skit” that
shows a major “highlight” of the event. It is
essential that the Thespian fully understands the
event, what happened, and the details of it in order to
recreate it in a skit. The Thespian must also create 4
copies of the script for each group member.
The Historian:
The Historian is in charge of completing an “Event Report” and a
“poster” to help teach the class and your event
1.) Complete an “Event Report” paper based on information regarding
your event. To do this correctly, you need to fully read through your
information with your team. Eventually, you will be sharing the
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information on your “Event Report” with the entire class. In the end,
everyone in class should have the same information on their “Event
Report” as you! Since you are teaching the class, you have to double-check
your accuracy!
Historians,
work together
on both tasks!
2.) You will be “teaching” the class about this event. Complete a “poster”
that you will use to help you provide the essential information.
What is essential? Your classmates need to have the “Event Report” for
your event filled out correctly when you are finished!
So, what should be on your poster? Everything from your battle report,
and more! Any interesting quotes? Cool facts?
Leave a space for the Developer. The Developer will be adding the
“scene” from this event on this poster too.
TIPS: - Make sure you are accurate!
- If you have a partner, tackle this together!
- If not, have someone look over it to ensure it makes sense!
- Remember, you are helping the class fill out their “Event Reports”
The Developer:
The Developer is in charge of creating a picture that shows your event.
The “scene” must be detailed and accurate. This picture will be
distributed to all classmates and displayed during the presentation.
1.) It is absolutely essential that you understand your event. You
need to read through the information with your team, ask questions
to your team members if you are confused, and reread areas that are
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confusing.
2.) Start thinking about a picture that you can create that shows a
significant moment in this event. You may need to sketch a couple
“test draws” before the final moment. Your rough draft “sketch”
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You have to read
the information
thoroughly first.
needs to be approved by me before you start your final copy.
You are an expert in
this event!
3.) When you are ready, get a “picture” paper from the stack. Do
not draw your picture on your “Event Report” at this time. Take
your time, it needs to look good. Draw arrows to explain what
certain things are. Be specific. Be detailed. Be accurate.
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Each of your
classmates will
receive a copy of
4.) Once you have your picture complete, turn it in to me. You will
need to be able to explain your picture to me.
your image. Make
sure you take your
time!
5.) You will then recreate this whole picture again, but this time
larger, on the poster the Historian is working on. They will tell you
where it goes - do your best to make it look good!
- Ask your team for
advice!
6.) When your team presents to the class, you will be responsible
for explaining your image.
The Thespian:
The Thespian is in charge of organizing a “skit” for their team to
follow. The skit needs to be written (or typed) for each group
member and must focus on a “memorable moment” in the event.
1.) First, thoroughly read the information that has been provided to your
group about the event. It is absolutely essential that you know what your
event was, what happened in your event, and the outcome of it.
2.) Once you feel that you have a firm understanding on your event, start
thinking about how you would recreate it in a skit. You only need to show a
“significant moment” that occurred in your event. Think about a sporting
event - ESPN does not show the whole game, just a couple highlights. You just
need to show a couple highlights.
3.) Your skit should be about 30 seconds to 1 minute in length.
4.) You need to have a copy of the script for each person in your group. If you
have four people, you need four scripts.
5.) You need to include each person in your group equally.
6.) I have a few “props” that you can use, however you may need to bring
additional props from home.
TIPS: - Make sure you understand the event!
- You are only showing us a small part of the event. Focus on an
important moment, one that stands out!
- Be creative! Think about the setting and what you can use to bring
the skit alive!
Battle of Bunker Hill
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Battle of Charleston
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Battle of Long Island
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Location:
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Battle of Saratoga
Troop Estimates:
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Date:
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Location:
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Background / Strategy / Plan
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Outcome
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Battle of Trenton
Troop Estimates:
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Date:
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Location:
Generals:
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Background / Strategy / Plan
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Outcome
Winner:
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Battle of Yorktown
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Outcome
Winner:
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The Winter at Valley Forge
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Famous Quotes:
What Was it Like?
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