Lesson #2: The Lands and the Peoples of Colonial North America
Activity 2.7: Colonial Newspaper
A sample of a Colonial Newspaper. Take a look at the number of letter “f”s in the article. They actually are not “f”s but rather what were called long “s”s. Just so you know, “f” was used in place of the letter “s” even though it still made the “s” sound. This practice disappeared around 1800 because many felt it was complicated and old fashioned!
Newspapers have until recently been the most widely read media here in the United States. There was a time in the late 1800’s when many American cities had five or more newspaper companies publishing 3 or more editions of newspapers everyday! Times have changed, but American newspapers still have deep roots in the colonial era when any recently printed newspaper was passed around the community so that all people could read it. In this activity, you will use all of what you have learned so far to create a colonial newspaper.
Benchmark:
5.3.1.3.1: Locate and identify the physical and human characteristics of places in the North American colonies.
Learning Target:
I can…create a colonial-styled newspaper using historical research skills.
Essential Question:
How do I locate and identify the physical and human characteristics of places in the North American colonies?
To complete Activity 2.7 please follow the steps below:
STEP 1: Create a newspaper that contains news stories that might have happened during this time period. To help you with your research, links to information for Northern, Middle, and Southern Colonies are located at the bottom of the page. Using the Colonial Newspaper Template your newspaper should contain all of the following:
STEP 2: Make sure your articles address any 2 of the following:
You will want to include at least 5 of the following terms, ideas, or people in your 2 articles, 1 editorial, 1 special feature, and ads, illustrations, or comic strips:
STEP 3: You may want to include an “interview” with a historic figure for a news story or special feature. Make your paper as historically accurate as possible.
STEP 4: Proofread! Neatness is good. Use this rubric to be sure that you have followed all directions and your work is as good as possible.
Northern or New England Colonies Sources:
Social Studies For Kids
Kid Info: Northern Colonial Regions
Video on the New England Colonies
New England Colonies Information
Middle or Mid-Atlantic Colonies Sources:
Kid Info: Middle Colonies
Video on the Middle Colonies
National Humanities Center: Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies Sources:
Kid Info: Southern Colonies
Video on the Southern Colonies
General Colonial Research:
STEP 5: Please submit your finished newspaper using the upload button located at the bottom of this moodle page. Please answer with proper response construction and make sure to include your name properly on the assignment. Name, Course, Grade, Date.