MP1.5 Eyewitness Account

Read this eyewitness account:

Just after 9 o'clock heard the Cry of Fire. I saw the party come out of the Guard House. A Capt. cried out of the Window "fire upon 'em damn 'em."  I followed 'em down before the Custom House door. Capt. Preston was out and commanded 'em. They drew up and charged their bayonets. Montgomery pushed at the people advancing.  In 2 or 3 minutes a boy threw a small stick over hand and hit Montgomery on Breast.  Then, I heard the word fire in 1/4 minute he fired.  l saw some pieces of snow as big as eggs thrown.  3 or 4 were thrown at the same time of pushing on the other end of the file [line], before 1st gun fired. The body of People about a rod off.  People said "Damn 'em they durst not fire don't be afraid." No threats.... I was a rod from Capt. Preston.  Did not hear him give order to fire 1/2 minute from 1st Gun to 2d. same to 3rd.  The others were quicker.  I saw no people striking the guns or bayonets, nor pelting 'em. I saw Preston between people and soldiers. I did not see him when 1st firing.

Respond to these questions on paper and hand in.

1)  What event do you think this is describing?  Why do you think so?
2)  In your own words, explain what happened.
3)  Using information from the text and context clues, what do you think a "rod" is in this passage?  Explain how you came to that conclusion.

Who Guessed it Right?

Daniel
Rajah
Elexis
Yashira
Pablo
Marwa

All of these 8th graders guessed the correct use for the colonial artifact in MP1.4.  It was a candle holder.  Candles were EXTREMELY important in colonial times, as there was no way to utilize or harness electricity.  Candles were used to provide light after dark.

Great job!  See me before lunch!

MP1.4 What is this?

Take your best guess.  Explain what your guess is for what it would be used for in Colonial times.

King George Parody Video (for those who want to view again)

MP1.3 Assignment: Tour Colonial Williamsburg

1)  Go to:

Colonial Williamsburg Map Tour

2)  Spend 10 or more minutes exploring the map tour.

3)  Click comments and write a short explanation of what you found, what interested you, what you learned, etc, during your exploration.

4)  Write first name and last initial.

5)  Click submit or ok.

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MP1.2 Assignment: COLONIAL TIMES WORD SEARCH

Part one:

Complete Colonial Williamsburg Word Search Activity

Part two:  

1. Post here by clicking "COMMENTS" and writing about the word search.  
2. Identify ONE WORD off the word search list that you did not know before.
3. Write the word and the definition (research it) in the comments area.
4. Write your first name and last initial.
5. Click "submit" or "ok."
6. Your post will not appear immediately, as it must be approved.

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MP1.1 Class of 2015 Roll Call Assignment

Sign in using lunchcode@nhps.net account.  Post here by clicking "comments" below and then adding your greeting to your classmates and an academic or social goal for yourself for Social Studies for the 2014-2015 year.  Include first name, last initial ONLY.

Class of 2014 - You're Beautiful Video Gift