My Brother Sam is Dead

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My Brother Sam is Dead

• Historical Fiction

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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

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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

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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

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My Brother Sam is Dead Summary
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Loyalty
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Town Hall Meeting

• Loyalists vs. Patriots
• Who are you and what do you believe?

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LoyalistsLong Live King George!

• What is a loyalist?
• A loyalist is a person living in the 13 colonies
  who supports the British and all their taxes and
  laws.
• Who are some loyalists?
• 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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PatriotsGive me Liberty, or give me Death!

• What is a Patriot?
• A Patriot is a person living in the 13 colonies
  who sides with the rebels and desire freedom from
  Britain.
• Who are some Patriots?
• 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

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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?
• The Earl of Effingham
• James Allen
• Richard Henderson
• Patience Wright
• Ann Lee
• Peter Bestes
• Felix Holbrook
• Chester Joie

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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.

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Loyalists and Patriots

• 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 doesnt 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.

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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.

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Front
Back
Down With the Crown

• Key Ideas
• Taxation without representation is unfair.
• We have the right to govern ourselves.
• A small island shouldnt rule a large continent.

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Name Plate
Patrick Henry Give me Liberty or give me Death.
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FRONT
BACK

• Question One
• Question Two
• Question Three

• Question One
• Question Two
• Question Three

T-CHART
P
L
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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

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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?