Nancy Swartz , Ruth Wilson , and Sarah Tchoryk  

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Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page

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The Introduction

During this WebQuest you will become either a Loyalist or a Patriot.  Loyalists were American Colonists who were loyal to the King and England.  Patriots were Colonists who felt their interests were ignored in England.  You will soon learn how particular public issues became problems and why Loyalists and Patriots disagreed about them. 

As a Loyalist or Patriot you will:

1. Conduct research regarding the Patriots' or Loyalists' points of view.  

2. Complete a cause and effect chart.

3. Create a newspaper with other members of your group.  Your newspaper will include articles on the _______________ from a Loyalist's or Patriot's point of view. You will use Microsoft Word or Publisher to create your newspaper.

4. Write a letter to a newspaper editor to support or oppose that newspaper's point of view.

Resources Needed:

You will need the following materials or information:

1. the role you will play 

2. a data and retrieval sheet

3. the Internet sites we have chosen in Internet Explorer

4. a wire-bound folder or note cards to write down important or interesting events for your newspaper

5. MS Word or Publisher for the newspaper

6. a scanner to help import your political cartoon picture

7. From Colonies to Country by Joy Hakim to help tie together loose ends or to help clarify points.

8. a partner to gather information (two to a computer)

9. groups of five to create aspects of your newspaper

10. the computer lab and classroom computer resources

11. your teacher to help with any problem which may arise

12. additional resources at home or the library.  You may want to work on these activities with a friend.  You may want to access this WebQuest at:

http://www.gpschools.org/ci/ce/elem/fifth/ss5/amrevwq.htm

1. Conduct Research to learn more about the Patriots' or Loyalists' point of view.  Your teacher will assign you the role of Loyalist or Patriot.  You will work with a partner to gather information from the sites below.

2. Cause and Effect Chart: On the sheet that your teacher has provided for you, answer the question at the top of your graphic organizer and then complete the Cause and Effect Chart.  Use the links and resources below to answer the questions and complete the chart.

    

3. Create a Newspaper

   Once you've gathered your information, you will use your Cause and Effect Chart to create a newspaper with your partner. 

   • With your group, decide the name of your newspaper.  Remember your role.  Your newspaper's name should take into account your role's point of view and the events that were occurring at the time.

   • With your group, decide who will:

     • Write an article on . . .

     • Write about an interview with . . .

     • Create a political cartoon . . .

     • When you're writing in your article it is important that you keep in mind your role and how it affects your point of view.

   • Your newspaper should include:

     • Articles  with headlines and bylines.

     • Articles arranged in columns

     • A political cartoon

     • A masthead which includes the name of your newspaper

     • Appropriate pictures from the Internet or from clipart

     • When you have completed your newspaper use the rubric below to make sure that you've included all the requirements.

     • Print a copy of final newspaper for your teacher.

      

4. Write a Letter to the Editor

   • Support or oppose a newspaper's point of view.

   • Give facts to support your reasons.

Your newspaper and the articles or cartoons you created will be graded using the rubric below.  You will be evaluated in the following ways:

1.  You and your partner will receive a grade based on the notes taken on the "American Revolution - "Cause and Effect" sheet.  You will also grade yourself for completeness of notes.

2. Your group of five will be evaluated on the newspaper using a rubric.  Make sure you have a masthead, political cartoon, interview of a person who lived at that time, advertisement, and stories.

3. We would also like you to evaluate this WebQuest by writing a brief paragraph.  Please answer the following:

1. Was the reading on the Web site: hard, easy, or just right for me?

2. The thing I would like to change about this WebQuest would be __________________________?

3. The most interesting thing I learned was _____________?

4. I would/would not recommend this WebQuest to others?

5. I did/did not like working with partners and small groups?