Markville Secondary School

Department Of History & Contemporary Studies (markvillehistory.com)

American History (CHA3U)

 

 

Ch. 5:  American Revolution Assignment

 

In groups of 3 to 4 people create a skit that will show the meaning of 18 to 24 key terms (6 terms per group member) from Ch. 5.  You will be responsible for submitting a typed script with all the key words bolded and presenting your skit to the class.  Be as creative as possible using props, costumes, music and whatever else you can think of that will enhance the performance.  You should memorize your dialogue to avoid the awkwardness of reading from a script that makes the performance less authentic.  The most challenging part of the assignment will be to create dialogue that truly shows the meaning of the key term rather than just putting the word into your dialogue.  Lastly make sure that you use at least 6 key terms for each member in your group.

 

Key Terms

 

1.  treason

2.  mercenary

3.  Patriot

4.  Loyalist

5.  artillery

6.  grievance

7.  preamble

8.  social contract

9.  right of self-determination

10. Continental

11. envoy

12. traitor

13. Thomas Paine

14. King George III

15. Thomas Jefferson

16. Declaration of

      Independence

17. G. Washington

 

18. C. Cornwallis

19. Trenton

20. Saratoga

21. Treaty of Paris

22. Benedict Arnold

23. Yorktown, Virginia

24. Marquis de Lafayette

25. John Burgoyne

26. Francis Marion

 

 

 

Evaluation Outline

 

             I.      Thoroughness                                                                                      8 marks

Ø  18 – 24 words used showing the meaning

 

          II.      Creativity                                                                                            6 marks

Ø  Props, costumes, music, unique dialogue & setting

 

       III.      Clarity / Organization                                                                         6 marks

Ø  Audible, logical sequence of scenes, smooth transition

 

Total                                                                                                                20 marks