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Which of the following battles do you think had the

biggest impact on the outcome of the American
Revolution?

Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Valley Forge
Yorktown

Battles of the American Revolution

I Do: Hollywood Movie Project Exemplar

Today you will join a group of your peers to complete a
group Hollywood movie presentation, complete with a
movie poster, dialogue, trailer
You will be placed within a group and assigned a battle
from the American Revolution.
When you get into your group you will choose a role
and task to complete regarding your assigned battle.
Roles/Tasks:
Movie TrailerStoryboard [1 or 2 Person]
Movie PosterPoster [1 or 2 People]
Movie PreviewDialogueOne Act Play[1 or 2 People]

onfucianism in China

Written by: Lawson & Associates

Featuring Mr. Lawson as Confucius and
Betty White as Confucius mother

The Beginning
Born 551 BCE was a child who would become

a leading force within religious faiths and

beliefs of China.
Leaving his home in 497, Confucius began his
crusade.

Confuciu
s is Born
551

Confucius
exiles himself
from his
home
497

Confuciu
s in Exile

Duke Ding of Lu

appointed
Confucius to
political power;
however,
corruption within
the government
to histhis
own
self-he focused on gaining wisdom and selfled
During
time
exile.
improvement; identifying the key to self-improvement as
helping those around you.
Confucius strengthened his ideas about the importance of

strong civil leadership

Confuciu
s is Born
551

497
BCE
Confucius exiles
himself from his

Confucius
returns
home
484

Confucius Returns Home

When Confucius

returned home from

his self-exile following
his disciples military
defeat of Dings
army.
However, Ding
remained in power
and denied
Confucius
Confucius is
participationExiled
in the
from
government.
his home
551
BCE
Confuciu
s is Born

497

Confucius dedicated his

life to chronicling ancient

scrolls and history, and
education.
Upon Confucius death in
497, the town Kongli
Confuciu
484arose around Confucius
s dies
BCEtomb.
Confucius
returns home

497

Confucianism in
China
What you do not want
done to yourself, do not do
to others
Coming to a theater near you
7/3/479 BCE

Credits
Confucius = Mr. Lawson
Confucius Mother = Betty White
Duke Zhao of Lu = Harry Potter [Daniel J.

Radcliff]
Duke Ding of Lu = Voldemort [Ralph Fiennes]
Tsze-lu = Edward Norton
Loyal Follower #1 = Jesse Heiman
Loyal Follower #2 = Dr. Richardson
Loyal Follower #3 = Dr. Davis
Armed Peasants = Mandarin Athletics
Undertaker = Matt Armstrong

Movie Poster

Movie Dialogue (Slide 1)

Description: Confucius and his loyal disciple Zilu

are having one of their daily philosophical

conversations in their native state of Lu following
the war against Ding in 484 BCE. They are
standing just outside of the city limits looking into
the city and reflecting on their 14 year self-exile
from the city.

Confucius (C): It is funny how things in life

complete their cycles

Zilu (Z): To what are you referring?

Movie Dialogue (Slide 2)

(C): My heart and feelings about my state: Lu. 14

years ago I left upon my own will, though my

safety may have influenced my decision, thinking
I would never return under the current Duke
Ding, yet having traveled far and wide, here I
stand where I began.
(Z): Well, times and people do change. You said

yourself dont fear abandoning your faults (Book

1, Chapter 8)

(C): While it is true that I believe that, I do not

believe the Duke has abandoned any of his
faults. I wish to be involved in the government

Movie Dialogue (Slide 3)

(Z): Do you wish to take back to the high road

and continue to spread your knowledge and

thoughts. One can never gain enough knowledge
through experiences.
(C): My ear is an obedient organ for the reception

of truth (Book 2, Chapter 4), and I believe I

should focus my time on besting the community
and myself. Travel is good for acquiring
knowledge, but what use of knowledge do I have
but to help those who have helped me?

(Z): That is a great point Master.

Movie Dialogue (Slide 4)

(C): However, it is important that I do not forget

what I have learned and seen, and how things

may change away from home. If you dont
consider what is distant, there will be sorrow near
(Book 15, Chapter 11).

(Z): I believe the same could be applied

regarding looking to the future and planning
ahead. If you are not prepared for the future,
what will you do when the future becomes the
present?

(C): You show great wisdom as well Tsze-lu. Yet

there is no time like the present, and its passing

Movie Dialogue (Slide 5)

(Z): Youre right! Let us return to town and begin

doing any of the good deeds and tasks we are

capable of. Lead the way master.
(C): Onward my friend. Keep moving forward, but

looking back for guidance.

Clothing Description:
Both men are wearing tunics down to their knees,
with belts. Due to the cold weather of the
evening the men are both also wearing pants,
and padded jackets made of ramie. The men are
only allowed to wear either blue or black due to
the emperors demands. However, each wears a

We Do: Reviewing Project Rubric, Roles & Procedures

You will use your textbook, and the internet to
research key information about your battle.
If you are working on the movie trailer PowerPoint,
you must cite your websites where you get
information/images.
Copy and paste the web link into the notes section (at
the bottom of the slides) with some sort of
explanation/title to identify what the website
represents.

You Do: Hollywood Movie Project

You must include 6 slides total, with at least two sentences and one image for slides 2-5
1.
2.
Movie
Trailer
Storyboard

3.
4.
5.

Title Slide that includes the title of your groups movie, two starring roles within your movie, and the names of the
members of your group.
Opening/Introduction Slide that details the beginnings/causes of the battle and introduces the main theme of the movie
(your battle).
Main Body/Key Plot Slides that include one slide showing the events of the battle, and one slide that shows the outcome of
the battle [2 Slides]
Ending/Closing Slide that includes your groups overall movie slogan (should be the same as the poster). This slide must
also have the films release date [Date must be significant within the battle, does not necessarily have to be 2016].
Credits Slide that includes:
What are the roles (important people) being played/portrayed in your film?

What actors/actresses will play those roles?

**Remember you are writing a movieit may be dramatic, but must be historically accurate**

You must include the following requirements on your movie advertisement poster:
Movie
Poster
Poster

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

The poster must include the group title of your movie.

The release date of your movie [Date must be significant within the battle, does not necessarily have to be 2016].
4 starring roles (important people) within the movie.
Your group movie slogan
Be colorful and artistic, with an emphasis on accurate representation of the physical and cultural landscape of the battle.

You must include the following requirements on your movie preview dialogue:
1.

Movie
Preview
Dialogue
(One Act
Play)

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Must include at least 2 characters engaged in dialogue

One character and a narrator is NOT two characters.

Must set the scene. Explain where the characters are, what they are doing there, what they have been doing (why are they where they are?).
Must include at least 18 lines of dialogue if more than one person working on the dialogue. If only one person is working on the dialogue, the
required lines are 12.
Dialogue must be clearly labeled for whom is speaking which lines. Stage directions and other descriptors are acceptable and appropriate.
The dialogue must be focused around a conversation that is encompassed within that battle, and must be historically accurate (what might
they have been talking about?]
Include a list of props and materials. Describe the clothing requirements for the characters acting out the dialogue (What would their clothes
look like, be made out of, etc.?)

First Block

Bunker Hill

Saratoga

Valley Forge

Yorktown

Desia M.

Brianna M.

Savion K.

Lauren P.

Caleb W.

Tim E.

Kimbrielle K.

Nakeisha F.

Terrence E.

Elisha H.

Shakaja G.

Dashia B.

Michael C.

David Q.

Michaela T.

Second Block

Bunker Hill

Saratoga

Valley Forge

Yorktown

DaShaun J.

Josh W.

Chance B.

Manny G.

Jairus B.

Tiyanah M.

Jewel J.

Isis M.

Breece S.

Nick C.

Jasmine J.

Damonte J.

DaVory C.

JaMya A.

Spencer M.

Erick B.

Starling S.

Third Block

Bunker Hill

Saratoga

Valley Forge

Yorktown

Suenia P.A.

Earland G.

Taniah M.

Cameron P.

Kennedy M.

Tatianna Y.

Aryanna H.

Ladeasha M.

Faith C.

Jirene M.

Ikeeba W.

Will B.

Kayla J.

VaKobi A.

Jalisa C.

Emery A.

Kevon L.

Fourth Block

Bunker Hill

Saratoga

Valley Forge

Yorktown

Chason M.

Jakhaya O.

Juaquin A.

Rheanna W.

Josh K.

TNija M.

Katia K.

Autumn R.

Makiaya P.

Erica C.

RMani S.

Jahleilah B.

DAndrea M.

Aniya S.

Trinity H.

Trajee L.

Closing/Exit Ticket
What are the 5 Ws of your selected battle that you are
researching?

Who (were the specific people involved)?

What (was the outcome of the battle)?
When (did it occur)?
Where (was it)?
Why (important to the war)?

Google Classroom!

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Ranking Causes of American Revolution

Most
Important

1st
Block

2nd
Block

3rd
Block

4th
Block

2nd Most
Important

Royal Proclamation of 1763

&
The Stamp Act of 1765
(1.8)

3rd Most
Important

4th Most
Important

The Intolerable Acts

&
Townshend Acts/Boston
Massacre
(4.26)

5th Most
Important

6th Most
Important

Boston Tea
Party

First
Continental
Congress

(4.3)

(5.0)

Closing/Exit Ticket
Choose one of the following battles listed below and
explain the effect it had on the outcome of the
American War for Independence:

Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Valley Forge
Yorktown

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