Siege, Surrender, and Massacre

(Liberty) Bell Work

Word Work
Using words William Henry,
​create a list of words to fit in the categories below.
​Pay particular attention to spelling patterns.

William
(words starting with ​w)

Henry
(proper nouns)

Word Wise
Define the ​following words:

defense
​fort
​massacre

offense
​siege
​surrender

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Sentence Surgery
Read the sentence below.  Do you see any problems?  Do not rewrite the sentence.  In fact, don't even fix the sentence.  Instead, on your paper, tell the writer three things that need to be corrected.

its about to get really loud at fort william henry

Sentence Augmentation*
Augment the sentence below to greatly improve it.  Record your improved sentence on your paper.

It was loud.
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​*Augment:  make (something) greater by adding to it

On Target

Write the target number in the "bull's eye".
In the 20 other open sections of the target,
write equations to equal the target number.

Today's number is 200.

For example, if the target number is 36, the student may write expressions like the ones here (right):

6 squared
2 x 18
3 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8
72/2
3 x 3 x 4

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Quick Write:  How are "ladies and gentlemen" different from "girls and boys"?

Art Appreciation

Observe the unique art below.

• What do you notice?
• What do you wonder?
• What is happening?
• Write your thoughts.

Mood Music

Allow this music to transport you into a scene that has yet to be written.  Draw the scene as you listen.  Then write, using all the visual imagery you can muster.

WELCOME TO FORT WILLIAM HENRY:  "YOU'LL BE SAFE HERE"

The accounts of Fort William Henry are heartbreaking and heroic, filled with an eventful siege,
​a great account of gentlemanly respect, and some disastrous results.

About The Shape of It

Use pattern blocks to recreate the shape of Fort William Henry.

Timeline

Use the timeline at the Fort William Henry website to put context to the labels below:

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Music Appreciation

The Fear
Geronimo

How Does It Feel?

​Never Give Up
​Seize the Day

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Make a Dramatic Plea

Write an impassioned speech to answer one of the following prompts.  Volunteer to give a dramatic reading of your speech to the class.

• Tell the French general, the Marquis de Montcalm, why he should not take you prisoner.
• Tell the English general why he should surrender.
• Tell the Indians why they should not kill you.

Siege

Surrender

Massacre

Air Cannons

It's your turn to defend the fort!  Design your own air cannon at home.  We'll brainstorm some ideas in class before you take to the drawing board.  Use the video here and the Design Squad website to get your started with some ideas, and remember:

• Only air can be used as a propellent.
• No existing pumps or traditional air producers allowed.
• We are only using the provided materials as projectiles.
• Only aim at provided targets.
• Get out of the way!

While We're on the Subject

Learn about a different kind of fort.

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