Colonial Identity and Becoming American - October 27, 2015

We are continuing to look at how American colonists started becoming a distinct culture, one that was different from what they left behind in England.  Yesterday, we talked about why people don't like to be told what to do (not even by their government), and now we are examining how the colonists started down that path (see what I'm doing here???).

The first thing you needed for class today was your homework from last night, i.e., the completed Q2-1 assignment.  It is described and linked under yesterday's blog post if you need it.

Assignment Q2-2 - I gave you some notes in the form of a mini-lecture today.  If you misplace or lose your lecture handout, the PowerPoint is linked here.  You can get a new copy of the handout from me, or you can print it straight from the PowerPoint.

After that, we talked about summarizing what we've learned.  To recap what we discussed in class, a summary takes information and shortens it to its most critical elements.  Some tips we shared about summarizing include:

• Combine similar facts into one statement
• Cut out descriptions and details when not necessary
• Use short, bulleted statements instead of sentences
• Use key words and phrases when possible

HOMEWORK:  Summarize what you learned from the lecture and the homework by completing Q2-3, the Colonial Diagram.  If you have to finish yesterday's work first, please do so!  If you choose to color your summary, please do so neatly so I can display it!!!

Colonial Diagram