Along with our Revolutionary War in Social Studies, we will be reading an exciting story about 5 kids who travel back in time, unexpectedly, and experience the war first hand!
Throughout this unit, we will learn new vocabulary, as well as answer comprehension questions. You will also be asked to pick one passage, indicated with a Post-it, that you will share when we meet in groups. Be sure to note on your Post-it why you want to share it!
Breakdown of the Unit:
Day 1:
Fill out "Synonyms column" on Vocabulary Chart in class. GWS Vocab.1.docx
Discuss mnemonics to help with vocabulary. Read Chapters 1 & 2, answer questions. GWS Questions Chapters 1-9.doc While reading, indicate what page number you find the word on.
Day 2:
Meet in groups to discuss Chapters 1 & 2. Read Chapters 3 & 4, answer questions.
Day 3:
Meet in groups to discuss Chapters 3 & 4. Read Chapters 5 & 6, answer questions.
Day 4:
Meet in groups to discuss Chapters 5 & 6. Read Chapters 7 & 8, answer questions.
Day 5:
Quiz on Chapters 1-8.
Day 6:
Meet in groups to discuss Chapters 7 & 8. Independent Assignment: While you are waiting to meet in group, or after you've met, answer the following open-ended response:
Imagine you are part of the Adventure Club with Matt and the gang. Write a diary entry of your reaction to mysterically appearing in the icy river in Chapter 7. Include three details from the story to support your entry.
Share open-ended responses.
Day 7:
Fill out "Synonyms column" on Vocabulary Chart in class. GWS Vocab.2.docx
Read Chapters 9 & 10, answer questions. Copy and paste the following questions for Chapter 10 on your questions document.
1. What did the young soldier find so interesting about Matt’s clothes?
2. Why did Matt give to Israel Gates?
3. Why?
4. What did Matt realize about his own life when he saw the condition of Israel’s clothes?
5. What did Israel give Matt to eat?
6. lWhat does Israel have in a small leather pouch?
7. Who were they (36) for?
8. How had Israel gotten into the army?
9. Who decided to take care of Matt?
Day 8:
Meet in groups to discuss Chapters 9 & 10. Read Chapters 11 & 12, answer questions. New questions document: GWS Questions Chapters 10-18.doc
Day 9:
Meet in groups to discuss Chapters 11 & 12. Read Chapters 13 & 14, answer questions.
Day 10:
Meet in groups to discuss Chapters 13 & 14. Read Chapters 15 & 16, answer questions.
Day 11:
Meet in groups to discuss Chapters 15 & 16. Read Chapters 17 & 18, answer questions.
Day 12:
Meet in groups to discuss Chapters 17 & 18. Read Chapters 19 & 20, answer questions. GWS Questions Chapters 19-23.doc
Day 13:
Meet in groups to discuss Chapters 19 & 20. Read Chapters 21 & 22, answer questions.
Day 14:
Meet in groups to discuss Chapters 21 & 22. Read Chapter 23, answer questions.
Day 15:
Discuss the end of the book. Review vocabulary.
Day 16:
Take the book test.
Day 17:
Recreate the story! We will divide up into groups and act out a scene from the book using sock puppets! Today, we will choose our partners and scene and create the puppets.
Skits for GWS
1. When they first get into the 18th century. Matt returns G.W. cape and is mistaken for a rebel soldier.
2. Matt meets Israel Gates and gives him his shoes.
3. Matt stays with Israel when he's fying and Nathan Hornbee saves him.
4. Matt is at the Hornbee's farm and then leaves on Blackjack.
5. Matt and the Boys try to save Katie from the Hessians.
6. The children meet George Washington and he gives Katie his socks.
7. The children get back home.
Day 18:
Today we will practice our sock puppet parts.
Day 19:
Today we will put on the puppet show!
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