S T U D E N T G U I D E
Women Who Fought for the American Revolution
Based on evidence from the sources, why might some stories of women’s contributions to the American Revolution have been celebrated or overlooked over time?
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Table of Contents
Skills Focus
Overview and Connect
Read and Check
Analyze / Engage with the Text
Summarize
Develop / Build Your Argument
Draft and Review / Create your CERCA
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Extension Activities
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S K I L L S F O C U S
Build Your Vocabulary: �Map a Word — Gallantry�
Synonym (similar or like word)
Antonym (opposite word)
Picture of Vocabulary Word
Vocabulary Word and Definition
Part of Speech
Root Word or Origin
Sentence Using Vocabulary Word
Instructions: Analyzing key vocabulary words will help you better understand the texts you are reading. Word mapping can also help the words "stick" in your memory. Complete the map below with the vocabulary word provided in the title. Use a dictionary if necessary. Fill as many boxes as you can.
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Cornell Notes: Understanding a Topic Through Multiple Texts
What is a central, or main, idea? | A central, or main, idea is… |
How do readers find information from more than one text? | Readers find information… |
How can readers compare and contrast multiple texts to understand information? | Readers can compare and contrast… |
Instructions: Take notes on the Direct Instruction lesson using the organizer below. Then summarize and reflect on the next page.
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Cornell Notes: Understanding a Topic Through Multiple Texts
Summarize and Reflect
In your own words and in complete sentences, write a 3–4 sentence summary of this Direct Instruction lesson. An accurate summary will cover the lesson's central ideas and include important details to support those ideas.
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O V E R V I E W A N D C O N N E C T
Find Your Purpose for Learning
Instructions: When you have finished reading the Overview for this lesson, answer the following questions in the space below:
What more would you like to learn about some of the ways to recognize the efforts of people that have been forgotten in history? What would you like to know about why women risked physical harm and criminal charges to fight in the American Revolution?
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O V E R V I E W A N D C O N N E C T
Share Your Personal Connection
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R E A D
Share Your Reflections
Instructions: During or after you have finished reading, find the questions in the text marked Pause and Reflect. These questions may help you understand the text, or they may help you connect the text to yourself, to other texts, or to the world around you.
Use the space on the left below to answer the reflection questions. Then discuss your answers, noting how they were similar or different.
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C H E C K
Test Prep Strategy: Prediction
One way to prepare for assessments is to practice looking for the answers in the text before looking at the answer choices. Use prediction strategies as an opportunity to read a text more carefully.
Read each multiple choice question. In your own words, record your prediction of the correct response in the chart below.
Question on ThinkCERCA | What is the question asking you to do? |
Example: Which of the following statements best explains how the passage is structured? | Look for details on the order of ideas in the passage, like order of importance, or cause and effect. |
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A N A L Y Z E / E N G A G E W I T H T H E T E X T
Highlight and Annotate
In this step, you will analyze the text closely, then discuss your findings to begin developing reasoning for your argument.
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S U M M A R I Z E
Write a Summary
Summaries help you process your thinking about a text and are often a great way to start off an argumentative or informational essay. A good summary shows you have knowledge about a topic.
Practicing summarizing also helps you prepare for the main idea questions posed on many standardized assessments. In addition, summarizing is a helpful skill for working with others, such as when you need to confirm your understanding of what someone else has said. That's a useful skill for all parts of life.
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D E V E L O P / B U I L D Y O U R A R G U M E N T
Share your Argument Builder
When you’ve completed the argument building step, share your results with others, and listen to how they responded to the same question. Ask questions, and give feedback to help strengthen your partners’ reasons and evidence.
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Share Your Argument | Listen and Record Others |
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D R A F T A N D R E V I E W / C R E A T E Y O U R C E R C A
Peer Editing Activity
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D R A F T A N D R E V I E W / C R E A T E Y O U R C E R C A
Reflect on Your Writing
Before you submit your final CERCA, write a brief reflection describing your experience.
An area for growth for me on this piece or in my writing in general is…
The strongest areas of this piece of writing are…
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Through self-assessment and/or peer editing, I learned…
Extension Activities
The following activities can be used as extensions to this lesson.
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Women in War Commemorative Speech
Background
Throughout history, women have played an important role in times of conflict. However, at various points in history women were not allowed to join the military, so they found other ways to fight for their countries. Some disguised themselves as men and joined the army, while others helped soldiers on the battlefield. Eventually, some countries allowed women to serve in the military, with some even flying helicopters in combat missions!
In this exercise, you will annotate a commemorative speech. Commemorative speeches are made to celebrate and honor people who have done something that has impacted society in a major way. The speech you will read and annotate was made by the Secretary of Defense, the person in charge of making military decisions, second to the president.
Materials Needed
Analyze & Annotate
K-W-L
A K-W-L chart describes what you know (K), what you want to know more about (W), and what you learned (L).
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Women in War Commemorative Speech
Directions:
Today, on International Women's Day, the Department of Defense recognizes the tremendous, enduring contributions that women Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Guardians, and civilian employees have made in service to our country.
From America's first days, women have made profound sacrifices for our republic. They have made innovative contributions to our national security, blazed trails for future generations, and inspired us with their dedication, skill, and patriotism. Since the Revolutionary War, more than three million women have stepped up to serve their country in uniform, even before the military fully recognized their service.
This year, we mark the 75th anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, which paved the way for women to officially serve in all U.S. military branches, and the 10th anniversary of opening all combat roles to women. The logic behind these decisions was clear and compelling: Our military needs the best warfighters in every domain.
That remains true today. Though the Department has made significant progress to break down stubborn barriers for women in the U.S. military, we know that we still have more to do to promote inclusion and well-being and to give all our teammates the opportunity to rise to their full potential. I am personally committed to this vital work. To ensure that we continue to have the strongest fighting force in the world, we must draw on the full power of all our people.
On this International Women's Day and every day, our country thanks the patriots in our extraordinary All-Volunteer Force for the sacrifices that they make to build a stronger, safer, and more secure world.
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!!! | @ | “<3 “ |
Put a “!!!” on either side of a word or phrase that describes an achievement or accomplishment | Put an “@” symbol on either side of a word or phrase that describes a specific time or place. | Place a “<3” after words or phrases that express thanks. |
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Women in War Commemorative Speech
Directions:
K What I know | W What I want to know more about | L What I learned |
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Ask Questions of the Texts
As you engage with texts in any subject, you can actively ask questions about the author’s purpose, intended audience, and occasion to understand the message. The table below provides examples.
Approaches | Example |
Questions about the author | Is the author an authority on this topic? What was the author’s motivation in writing this piece? |
Questions about the audience, purpose, and occasion of the text | Why was this article written? Why was it published at this time? |
Questions about civics, economics, geography, and history | What are some ways to recognize the efforts of people that get forgotten in history? |
Questions about concepts and ideas | Why did women risk physical harm and criminal charges to fight in the American Revolution? |
Questions about self and community reflections | How can legends be built from true stories to inspire future generations? |
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Ask Questions of the Texts (continued)
Use the table below to record questions about the text you read.
Approaches | Questions |
Questions about the author | |
Questions about the audience, purpose, and occasion of the text | |
Questions about civics, economics, geography, and history | |
Questions about concepts and ideas | |
Self and Community Reflections | |
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