Unit 4 Lessons

Brief Summary of Unit:  This unit will focus on the struggles and successes of America's expansion and their fight for independence.  The United States established a new government and grew larger as more people arrived and more lands were acquired.  Social and economic differences divided the nation and led to war.  Freedom was so important to the colonists; they were willing to suffer terrible hardships to win it.  Students will analyze the cause and effect of America's struggles.  Students will leave with an understanding that America began to reunite but would continue to face many challenges.  This unit ends with a powerful and engaging study on U.S. flag etiquette. 

March 11 - 15  (Week 1) 

Week
Day(s)		Objective
Lesson		Task / AssignmentHomework
Additional
Information
Monday
Tuesday		Introduction to Unit 4
Vocabulary Word Cluster 
(24 points)
  1. alliance
  2. proclamation
  3. delegate
  4. treaty
  5. budget
  6. act

 Introduce "The French and Indian War" (video clips). 
To be completed for Homework if not completed in class.



NOTE: See Google Classroom for videos. 
Wednesday
Thursday		French and Indian War
Read Lesson 1 (Chapter 8 in the textbook) "Fighting for Control".
  • To guide your reading, complete "Reading Support Flowchart" for Lesson 1.  (1 point per blank)


To be completed for Homework if not completed in class.

FridayThe Colonists Protest
Read Lesson 2 (Chapter 8 in the textbook) "Colonists Speak Out".
  • To guide your reading, complete "Reading Support Flowchart" for Lesson 2.  (1 point per blank)
To be completed for Homework if not completed in class. 

*Graded assignments are highlighted.



March 18 - 22  (Spring Break!)



March 25 - 29  (Week 2) 

Week
Day(s)		Objective
Lesson		Task / AssignmentHomework /
Additional 
Information
Monday
Tuesday 		The Colonists Protest
"Vocabulary Word Cluster" (See Google Slides in Google Classroom.): 
  • Parliament
  • repeal
  • treason
  • protest
  • representation
  • boycott
  • monopoly
  • blockade
  • revolution
  • petition
  • quarter
  • minutemen
Video:
"French and Indian War Changes Fate of America"

 With partner, Read and discuss Lesson 3 of Chapter 8, "Disagreements Grow" (pages 310-315).
  • To guide the reading and discussion, complete "Reading Support Flowchart" for Lesson 3.  (1 point per blank)

 With partner,
Read and discuss Lesson 4 of Chapter 8, "The Road to War" (pages 318-323).
  • To guide the reading and discussion, complete "Reading Support Flowchart" for Lesson 4.  (1 point per blank)
To be completed for Homework if not completed in class. 
Wednesday
Thursday 		The Colonists Protest
Begin Activity: 
Construct "The Colonists Protest" Flip Chart.  Use information from Lessons 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the textbook.  Answer "Who?" "What?" "When?" "Where?" "Why?" and "How?" about 7 acts/events.  (35 points)
In class.

NOTE: 
Flip-books 
are due on Monday/Tuesday, 
March 13/14.
FridayThe Colonists Protest
Complete Activity: 
Construct "The Colonists Protest" Flip Chart.  Use information from Lessons 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the textbook.  Answer "Who?" "What?" "When?" "Where?" "Why?" and "How?" about 7 acts/events.  (35 points)
In class.

NOTE: 
Flip-books 
are due on Monday/Tuesday, 
March 13/14.

*Graded assignments are highlighted.

April 1 - 5  (Week 3)

Week
Day(s)		Objective
Lesson		Task / AssignmentHomework
Additional Information
Monday
Tuesday		Introduction to The American RevolutionIntroduce The American Revolution through video and text...

 VIDEO:
TEXT:  
Poem, "Paul Revere's Ride" (Textbook pages 288-291)
  • Discuss the concept of literary mood in a text using Emoji activity (handout). 
  • Read the poem, "Paul Revere's Ride", from the textbook, OR listen to the full poem, "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" at the link below.
  • Complete Open Response, "How would you describe the mood, or feeling, of the poem "Paul Revere's Ride?" 
In class. 
Wednesday
Thursday

The American RevolutionWith partner, read and discuss Lesson 5 (Chapter 8), "Declaring Independence" (pages 318-323).
  • To guide the reading and discussion, complete "Reading Support Flowchart" for Lesson 5.  (1 point per blank)

"Common Sense" (Pamphlet)
   by Thomas Paine



Lesson 5 Flow Chart must be completed for Homework if not completed in class. 
Friday The American Revolution
Review "Road to the Revolution": 
  • Activity (with Smarties)
  • Reaction to activity (10 points)
In class.

*Graded assignments are highlighted.


April 8 - 12  (Week 4)


Week
Day(s)		Objective
Lesson		Task / AssignmentHomework /
Additional Information
Monday
Tuesday		The American Revolution

Fight for Freedom
Three Small Groups using "Jigsaw Strategy": 
  • Read assigned section (pages) of  Fight For Freedom
    • Group 1: Chapter 2 (pages 18-25)
    • Group 2: Chapter 3 (pages 26-31)
    • Group 3: Chapter 4 (pages 32-37)
  • Discuss and take notes on most important information in order to present or "teach" the class. 
Present Information: 
  • Each group will present (teach) Fight for Freedom information to class.
To be completed in class. 


If time allows, build background knowledge...
Wednesday
Thursday		The American Revolution
Fight for Freedom:
Open-book Quiz (20 points)


"The American Revolution":
Begin the FRAME Routine Graphic Organizer (26 points):
  • Battle of Bunker Hill
  • Battle of Trenton
  • Battle of Saratoga
  • Battle of Valley Forge
  • Battle of Yorktown
  • Treaty of Paris
In class.

If time allows, Bunker Hill...
FridayThe American Revolution
"The American Revolution":
Complete the FRAME Routine Graphic Organizer (26 points):
  • Battle of Bunker Hill
  • Battle of Trenton
  • Battle of Saratoga
  • Battle of Valley Forge
  • Battle of Yorktown
  • Treaty of Paris
Must be completed for Homework if not completed in class. 

*Graded assignments are highlighted.


April 15 - 19  (Week 5)

Week
Day(s)		Objective
Lesson		Task / AssignmentHomework
Additional Information
Monday / TuesdayThe American RevolutionOpinion Writing - Fight for Freedom - Graphic Organizer: (10 points)
  • "Which country, England (Britain) or America, had more of an advantage at the beginning of the Revolutionary War? Give 3 reasons to support your claim."
In class.
Wednesday / ThursdayThe American Revolution

    		NOTE: Students need to complete and turn-in any missing/late work.
    FridayThe American Revolution


      *Graded assignments are highlighted.

      April 22 - 26  (Week 5)

      Week
      Day(s)      		Objective
      Lesson      		Task / AssignmentHomework
      Additional Information
      MondayThe American RevolutionOpinion Writing - Fight for Freedom - Graphic Organizer: (10 points)
      • "Which country, England (Britain) or America, had more of an advantage at the beginning of the Revolutionary War? Give 3 reasons to support your claim."
      		In class.
      Tuesday
      Wednesday
      Thursday      		The ACT Aspire
      ACT Aspire Testing
      each morning
      beginning at 8:10
        		No homework assigned this week. 

        NOTE: Students need to complete and turn-in any missing/late work.
        FridayReward Day
          		Celebrating the end of ACT Aspire. :)  

          *Graded assignments are highlighted.
          April 29 - May 3  (Week 6)

          Week
          Day(s)          		Objective
          Lesson          		Task / AssignmentHomework
          Additional Information
          Monday
          Tuesday          		The American RevolutionRead and Discuss Spying in the American Revolution (with your partner):

          • Complete "Think and Respond" (#1-5) on page 16 using CSRQ.
          • Create a code (key) and write a coded letter to your partner sharing important facts that you learned from reading the book, Spying in the American Revolution. (See instructions below.) 


          Activity and Instructions for "Cipher Letters" (Letters written in secret code) (20 points)
          • Develop a code for writing secret messages. (You may use any of the coding strategies read about, discussed, and/or modeled in class.) Use your code to write a letter to a friend summarizing what you learned about spies in the American Revolution (must have 2-3 important facts). In class, you will give your letter to a classmate, along with the key for your code, and see if he or she can decode (or decipher) your letter.
          		In class.
          Wednesday
          Thursday          		The American Revolution
          Decode (or cipher) letter written by your partner. 



          Create a timeline using the information included in the video above. 
          		In class.
          FridayThe U.S. Constitution


            		   

            *Graded assignments are highlighted.


            May 6 - 10  (Week 7)
            Week
            Day(s)            		Objective
            Lesson            		Task /
            Assignment            		Homework /
            Additional Info.
            Monday
            Tuesday            		Exploring the West

             "Exploring the West"
            • With your partner, read and discuss Lesson 1 (Chapter 11) and the Sacagawea biography. (See textbook pages 426-433.) 
            • Complete Reading Support Flowchart (16 points, one point per blank)
            Begin Google Classroom Assignment:
            "The Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis & Clark Expedition" (80 points)
            • Study/Review Vocabulary Word Cluster.
            • Complete all Google Slides and note-taking.
            		To be completed in class.



















            NOTE: See Google Classroom for Louisiana Purchase / Lewis & Clark activities.
            Wednesday
            Thursday            		Exploring the WestComplete Google Classroom Assignment:
            "The Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition" (80 points)
            • Study/Review Vocabulary Word Cluster.
            • Complete all Google Slides and note-taking.
            • Create Island Map.
            		To be completed in class.

             NOTE: See Google Classroom for Louisiana Purchase / Lewis & Clark activities.
            FridayExploring the West In class.
            NOTE: See Google Classroom for Louisiana Purchase / Lewis & Clark activities.

             *Graded assignments are highlighted.


            May 13 - 17  (Week 8)
            Week
            Day(s)            		Objective
            Lesson            		Task /
            Assignment            		Homework /
            Additional Info.
            Monday
            Tuesday            		War of 1812
            Introduce "War of 1812"

             Read Mr. Madison's War:
            • Vocabulary Lab Sheet page 5 (10 points)
            • Comprehension Lab Sheet page 6 (10 points)
            		To be completed for homework if not completed in class.  

            Wednesday
            Thursday            		War of 1812Complete War of 1812 - Google Classroom Assignment - See Google Classroom for details. (26 points)
            		To be completed for homework if not completed in class.
            FridayWar of 1812
            Note-taking - "The War of 1812" (10 points):

              		Completed in class. 

               *Graded assignments are highlighted.


              May 20 - 23  (Week 9)
              Week
              Day(s)              		Objective
              Lesson              		Task /
              Assignment              		Homework /
              Additional Info.
              Monday
              Tuesday              		Settlers Move West
              "Moving West"
                  		To be completed in class.
                  Wednesday

                  Thursday                  		Awards and Field Trip

                  Settlers Move West
                  Awards Assembly (a.m.)
                  Field Trip  (p.m.)
                  "Moving West"
                  		In class.
                  FridayTalent Show and 
                  Yearbook Signing
                  Talent Show (a.m.)

                   Yearbook Signing (p.m.)
                  		  


                   *Graded assignments are highlighted.


                  May 20 - 23  (Week 10)
                  Week
                  Day(s)                  		Objective
                  Lesson                  		Task /
                  Assignment                  		Homework /
                  Additional Info.
                  Monday"Reward Day"
                  "Strive for 25" Movie Day!

                      

                    Tuesday

                     Wednesday                    		"Bash Day"
                    A.M.

                    P.M.
                    		  

                    ThursdayLast Day of School!
                    "School's out for summer!" 
                    		Enjoy your summer!
                    Stay safe!

                     *Graded assignments are highlighted.


                    April 27th

                     GUEST SPEAKER:  MAJOR GENERAL RON CHASTAIN
                    Week
                    Day(s)                    		Objective
                    Lesson                    		Task /
                    Assignment                    		Homework /
                    Additional Info.
                    FridayFlag Etiquette:
                    Honoring Our Nation





                      		5th Grade Assembly today during Activity Club
                        

                      		  



                        

                        


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