Quickwrite: Post your initial response to the question "Is conflict necessary for change?" to the Padlet below. This is the question we will examine more deeply during this project.
Read and Annotate: Read the background histories of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. As you read:
Circle any words you do not know.
Highlight or underline anything you read connected to concepts/issues that may cause conflict (violent and nonviolent).
Put a plus in the margin for paragraphs you understand and a question mark next to any paragraph that causes confusion.
You may use Kami or Adobe Reader for your annotations, or you can request a paper copy of the documents from the teacher.
Discuss: When you are finished, share your thinking with a partner. Work together to answer any questions you have related to the documents. Discuss the following:
In your opinion, what is the biggest difference between these men?
If you were alive back then, who would you be more like? Why?
Respond: Post your answer to the discussion question at the bottom of this page.
Day 1 Tasks
Quickwrite: Post your initial response to the question "Is conflict necessary for change?" to the Padlet below. This is the question we will examine more deeply during this project.
Read and Annotate: Read the background histories of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. As you read:
You may use Kami or Adobe Reader for your annotations, or you can request a paper copy of the documents from the teacher.
Discuss: When you are finished, share your thinking with a partner. Work together to answer any questions you have related to the documents. Discuss the following:
Respond: Post your answer to the discussion question at the bottom of this page.