mini games
I am going to give you a couple of quotes from famous people during the war and you have to guess which person said it, if you are reading the quote, don't give the answer away.
well? what are you waiting for???
What were George Washington's teeth made out of??
Throughout his life Washington employed numerous full and partial dentures that were constructed of materials including human, and probably cow and horse teeth and hippopotamus tusk. Hahaha
The importance of the bell is to let people know that something very important is happening and that they all should meet at the local tavern for an announcement.
How long did the American revolution last for?
7 years
What is the meaning of regiment?
A large group of soldiers, or (more generally) any large number of things or people
This one is quick, it is a game called would you rather just pick one that you think you would do, it is personal.
Would you rather be sent back in time to fight in the American Revolution or be sent into the Future to fight in WW3?
The continental army had a shortage of something..
socks! and it drove the soldiers insane, it was very uncomfortable.
What was the goal of the militia that Jonathan is now a part of?
The militia's goal is to make sure that the enemy's army is not to come into their town and wreck it. If they have to, which most likely they will, they will fight.
Who was age commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
The one and only, George Washington
What is the meaning of tyrannical? Said tə-ˈra-ni-kəl
unjustly cruel, harsh, or severe
I will give you a crossword, whoever completes it correctly first, their team will win.
This is not a question.
The Continental army had a serious problem with snoring...
Soldiers would often complain about the loud snoring of their comrades, which made it difficult to get a good night's sleep. hehe
What has changed in this chapter that has caused the men to show fear in their faces?
In this chapter the men show fear in their faces because they are scared and unprepared. Also because of when the Corporal said that they can't hide and that they can't ambush the other army. (They thought they would beat them like that).
Who was a statesman, scientist and diplomat during the war?
Benjiman Franklin.... duhhhh
What is the meaning of ambush
an act or instance of lying concealed so as to attack by surprise
Word association game. You will pick out a card and your team will have to try to guess the word. YOU CAN NOT use the word on your card. You may act it out if you do not know any other words but try to find similar words to share with your team. The word will obviously be related to the book. A person from another team has to look at the card, but cannot tell ANYONE the word. They are looking at it in case someone decides to cheat...
IF the person who is looking at the card who is not reading the card or anyone else in their team says the word, and it is correct, then the other team automatically gets the point.
Who won?
The British Army had a stance punishment for drunkness...
Soldiers would be forced to wear a sign that said "drunkward" and march around the camp...
How has Avi used the sounds of war to increase the tension in this part of the book.
Avi used the sounds of war to increase tension so that we would understand what was going on and how serious a war is in reality, not in Jonathan's head.
Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson!!!
What is the meaning of meandering?
following a winding course
Literary link:
I will give you groups of words from the book that are completely different and you have to use your imagination to find a link between those words. This link must be two words. Good Luck!
One groups words are:
daydreaming, regiment (groups of soldiers or volunteers that were in a community together, usually, and fought for their town or country), mercy, musket, fraying and murmur.
The people who want a easier route....
The second groups words are:
flint, nervously, wave, smashing, grasping, thumping.
Nice!
Benjamin Franklin was a bit of a fashionista..
He loved fancy clothes and wore a fur-lined coat to the continental congress.
What kind of soldier do you think Jonathan will make?
This one is up to you but I think Jonathan will make a fearful soldier once he understands the meaning off war and that it is not just all fun and games.
What is the difference between patriots and loyalists?
The main difference between Patriots and Loyalists durning the American Revolution was that Patriots sought independence from Britain and supported the Continental Congress and Army, while Loyalists remained loyal to the British Crown and opposed independence, supporting the British government and military. I know, long sentence but at least its grammatically correct??!!
What is the meaning of the word quarry?
a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted.