Title: Was John Brown a “misguided fanatic”?
Date: 1/26-27 Standards: 8.9 CC RH 1, 2 WHST 1
Homework: Study your notes on John Brown and Abolition.
Objective: I will synthesize an argument about John Brown by analyzing primary sources using guiding questions with complete accuracy.
ELA Objective: I will look up words I don't know in the primary sources.
Do Now: Create two possible theses based on the following prompt:
1. Objectives and HW
2. Do Now - Theses
3. Cornell Notes - John Brown
4. Source Analysis
5. Discussion
6. Exit Ticket
Homework: Study your notes on John Brown and Abolition.
Objective: I will synthesize an argument about John Brown by analyzing primary sources using guiding questions with complete accuracy.
ELA Objective: I will look up words I don't know in the primary sources.
Do Now: Create two possible theses based on the following prompt:
- Was John Brown an "misguided fanatic"?
1. Objectives and HW
2. Do Now - Theses
3. Cornell Notes - John Brown
4. Source Analysis
5. Discussion
6. Exit Ticket
Lesson Steps
Step 1: Cornell Notes - John Brown
Directions:
1. Set up your composition book for Cornell Notes with title: John Brown.
2. Take Cornell Notes on the following presentation.
Directions:
1. Set up your composition book for Cornell Notes with title: John Brown.
2. Take Cornell Notes on the following presentation.
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Step 2: John Brown Source Analysis
Directions:
1. Use the link to Google Classroom.
2. Access the assignment: John Brown Source Analysis
3. Follow the directions!!
Directions:
1. Use the link to Google Classroom.
2. Access the assignment: John Brown Source Analysis
3. Follow the directions!!
Step 3: Discussion
Directions:
1. In your composition book write answers and notes for the following questions.
. Discussion:
• Based on the Timeline and Document A, what kind of person would you say John Brown was?
• Did the Douglass document change your opinion of John Brown? Why or why not?
• Was John Brown a “misguided fanatic”? Why or why not?
Directions:
1. In your composition book write answers and notes for the following questions.
. Discussion:
• Based on the Timeline and Document A, what kind of person would you say John Brown was?
• Did the Douglass document change your opinion of John Brown? Why or why not?
• Was John Brown a “misguided fanatic”? Why or why not?
Step 4: Thesis and Evidence
Directions:
1. In your composition book write a response to the question below. Include in your answer: a thesis and 2 quotes that support your answer from the documents:
Thesis: John Brown was/was not a misguided fanatic because he ____________ and ______________.
Evidence 1: "................................................." (John Brown's Speech).
Evidence 2: "...................................................." (Douglass Meeting).
Show Mr. Milius so you can put your computer away!!!
Directions:
1. In your composition book write a response to the question below. Include in your answer: a thesis and 2 quotes that support your answer from the documents:
- Was John Brown a "misguided fanatic"?
Thesis: John Brown was/was not a misguided fanatic because he ____________ and ______________.
Evidence 1: "................................................." (John Brown's Speech).
Evidence 2: "...................................................." (Douglass Meeting).
Show Mr. Milius so you can put your computer away!!!
Exit Ticket: Written Argument
Directions: Use the Thesis and Evidence above that you already have and complete the activity below in your composition book.
Analysis: (Explain how your quotes prove your thesis is correct)
Rebuttal: (Write your counter thesis here)
Significance: Explain why Brown is significant (important).
Directions: Use the Thesis and Evidence above that you already have and complete the activity below in your composition book.
Analysis: (Explain how your quotes prove your thesis is correct)
Rebuttal: (Write your counter thesis here)
Significance: Explain why Brown is significant (important).