U.S. History
Colonies of Early America
Chapter Preview & Vocabulary Study
September 3, 2014
Warm-Up: CNN Student News – 9-3-14
• Title page as:
• Write down facts as you watch the video.
• 1 point = 1 correctly written fact.
• Example:
• The Sky = This is NOT a fact.
• The Sky is Blue = This IS a fact.
Introduction to the Chapter
How to Read the Textbook.
• American, New England Colonies.
• Primary & Secondary Source Review
• Significance and focus.
Activity & Assessment – Assignment:
Chapter Personal Dictionary
Chapter 2. pp. 34-63.
Section 1, Section, 2, Section 3, Section 4.
Write down the vocabulary word / Key Terms.
Find the definition of the word in the textbook where the word is
highlighted in the text.
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• 1. Record the definition in writing as seen in the textbook.
• 2. Record the definition in writing in your own words.
• 3. Record the definition as a drawing.
Hint: You can choose which words you want to write or draw on.
Closure:
“Preferred Activities”
• On the same page as your warm-up, create a list of
“preferred activities” that you and the class would like to do in the case
that you or others finish your work early.
• The activities must be school appropriate and realistic.
• The teacher will read the list of “preferred activities” and decide the
best ones that students can use.
• Examples:
• Draw/color a picture.
• Read a section in a book (2-3 pages), write a summary (3-5 sentences), receive
extra credit.
What if we don’t finish in time?
• Homework:
• Options:
• 1.Write down the key terms on the left side to look up the definitions, on
your own time, at home.
• 2. Don’t write anything down and check out a textbook.
• Turn in by Monday.