Vocabulary
What does victory mean?
won
A textbook is this type of account.
secondhand
transition words, first, then, next, dates, times
The British won and got control over North America.
What is Mrs. King's first name?
Whitney
Define the meaning of natural rights.
The natural rights included in the Declaration of Independence are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
This information is from someone who was actually there.
firsthand
What key words show a text is in problem and solution text structure?
problem, solution, issue, resolution
Which battle concluded the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown (October 20, 1781)
How do you determine if a text is TOO HARD?
- Difficulty recalling information after reading
- Tricky words
What does perspective mean?
point of view, from their account
A journal is this type of account.
firsthand
How do you know if a text is a cause and effect structure?
causes given, effects stated, because, reasons, since, in order to
How was George Washington involved in the American Revolution?
He was the leader of the Continental Army.
What needs to be included when summarizing informational texts?
- Big events in order
- dates
- people involved
- true facts
What does massacre mean? (Example: Boston Massacre)
killing of a large number of people
The account comes from someone doing research.
secondhand
Why is it important to identify text structure?
So we better understand the text
Who was victorious in the French and Indian War?
British
True or False- You should only read ONE SOURCE when researching a topic or subtopic.
FALSE- You need information from multiple sources.
What does revolution mean. (Example: American Revolution)
sharp change made to something
Someone standing in the road when an earthquake hit in Haiti would give what type of account?
firsthand
How do you know if a text is compare and contrast structure?
different, alike, similar, compares and contrasts at least two things
Who fought in the French and Indian War?
French and British for control over North America
Why is studying the American Revolution important?