Transcript My Brother Sam is Dead Historical Fiction

My Brother Sam is Dead
Historical Fiction
What is Historical Fiction?
• Includes stories that are written to portray
a time period or convey information
about a specific time period or an
historical event.
• Time period is usually 30 years in the
past
• Authors infer from historical records
how people of the time thought
What is the most important aspect
of Historical Fiction?
• Setting is the most important literary
element
• The information about the time period
must be accurate, authentic or both.
• Authors must research time period
thoroughly
• Settings may be real or imaginary
What about Characters?
• May be imaginary
• May have actually lived in the time period
• If they are fictional, the author created them for
the telling of the story
• The central character may be subjected to
divided loyalties within a larger historical conflict
the reader is familiar with
My Brother Sam is Dead
Summary
Loyalty
Town Hall Meeting
Loyalists vs. Patriots
Who are you and what do you
believe?
Loyalists
“Long Live King George!”
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What is a loyalist?
– A loyalist is a person living in the 13 colonies who supports the British and
all their taxes and laws.
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Who are some loyalists?
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Joseph Brant
Logan
King George III
Thomas Hutchinson
Reverend Samuel Seabury
Peter Van Schaack
Peter Oliver
John Connolly
Lord Frederick North
Rebecca Franks
Margaret Shippen Arnold
Molly Brant
Joseph Galloway
Ambrose Serle
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Patriots
“Give me Liberty, or give me
Death!”
What is a Patriot?
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A Patriot is a person living in the 13 colonies who sides with the rebels and
desire freedom from Britain.
Who are some Patriots?
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Thomas Paine
Samuel Adams
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Seymour Burr
Crispus Attucks
Jonathan Shipley
Mary Katherine Goddard
John Andrews
Dicey Langston
Mercy Otic Warren
Nathanael Greene
Neutralist
• What is a Neutralist?
– A Neutralist is a person that does not side with or
favor Loyalist beliefs or Patriot beliefs.
• Who are some Neutralists?
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The Earl of Effingham
James Allen
Richard Henderson
Patience Wright
Ann Lee
Peter Bestes
Felix Holbrook
Chester Joie
Town Hall Meeting Overview
• You will assume the role of a historical
figure and re-create a 1776 colonial town
meeting at which you will debate whether
to declare independence from Britain.
Loyalists and Patriots will try to persuade
Neutralists to join their cause.
Loyalists and Patriots
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Read the information about your character & decorate name tag (include a quote)
Be prepared for a brief introduction of your character
Make a detailed sign that will be used in the debate. The sign doesn’t have to be
about your character. It should promote the idea of independence or remaining
loyal to Britain.
On the back of the sign, write 4-5 arguments that can be used in the debate.
Speak at least two times during the town meeting.
Neutralist
Read the information about your character & decorate a name tag (include a
quote)
Be prepared for a brief introduction of your character
Make a simple two sided sign. One with a symbol depicting a Patriot and one a
Loyalist.
Write 3-5 questions for each side that can be used in the debate.
Prepare a T-chart keeping a tally during the debate so you can decide which side
swayed you.
Neutralists
• Read the information about your character &
decorate a name tag (include a quote)
• Be prepared for a brief introduction of your
character
• Make a simple two sided sign. One with a
symbol depicting a Patriot and one a Loyalist.
• Write 3-5 questions for each side that can be
used in the debate.
• Prepare a T-chart keeping a tally during the
debate so you can decide which side swayed
you.
Front
Down With the
Crown
Back
Key Ideas
1. Taxation without
representation is
unfair.
2. We have the right
to govern ourselves.
3. A small island
shouldn’t rule a
large continent.
Name Plate
Patrick Henry
“Give me Liberty or give me Death.”
FRONT
BACK
T-CHART
1) Question One
P
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1) Question One
2) Question Two
2) Question Two
3) Question Three
3) Question Three
Requirements for the Town Meeting
• Patriots/Loyalists:
– Name plate: name, quote, picture
– Sign: picture showing your side
and 4-5 arguments as to why your
views are the right views.
• Neutralists:
– Name plate: name, quote, picture
– Sign: two sided (one with
patriot picture the other with
a loyalist picture), 3 questions
for the patriots, 3 questions for
the loyalists, t-chart
Thought Questions
• Why is it important to have public
gatherings where people can voice their
opinions and views?
• How could problems like these affect a
town or community?
• How could problems like these affect a
family?