Choice 1- Create 10 equal size boxes on a 12X18 piece of white construction paper.  (I will provide this for you.)  Each box should have the title of the event, a summary of the event, (Use your Cornell Notes to write a summary that includes a topic sentence, supporting details and a concluding sentence that states why each event was a precursor to the war.) and a picture that correlates with the event.  The 10^th box should be used for the title of your project (Events Leading up to the Revolutionary War), your name, date and period.

Choice 2)  Prepare a journal from the perspective of a colonist  living during these times.  Decide whether or not you will be writing from the perspective of a Loyalist or a Patriot.  Make a journal entry for each of the 9 events.  Each entry should be written in the first person and should thoroughly summarize the event and include the feelings that you are experiencing as these events are taking place.

Choice 3 Create a children’s story book that tells the story of the 9 events and how it would impact a character you create that lived during this time period.  Use illustrations that show your story, tell the story in character dialogue, be clear enough to explain it to a child, but don’t leave out important details.

Choice 4  Write a short story that tells of the events leading up to the Revolutionary War from the perspective of your character.  Make sure you use characterization to reveal your character’s personalities, have the story unfold with Exposition, and follow a plot line that would fit on a plot diagram (not included).

Choice 5 Make a board game based on the events leading up to the Revolution. Show the progression of the 9 events through your board, any player cards you draw and have character pieces reflect the time period.  Make sure the game shows the two sides of the colonist and England.  Make it based on the facts of the events.

Choice 6 Create an Annotated Timeline of the events leading up to the Revolution.  Annotated means list and explain with a background that shows chronologically the time period.  Show the 9 events as they happened, and illustrate with maps, charts, diagrams, and explanations of each event.

Choice 7 Want to be creative and come up with an idea of your own?  Think of a way to show your understanding of the 9 events leading up to the war.  Think through a plan and come talk to me about it.  I’ll suggest improvements or additions that will make your idea work.