Turning Point (n.)
At 4, I was so excited to have someone to play with when my sister was born. Little did I know, her birth was a major turning point in my life. Emily caused our family to change and has many effects on my life.
Definition Example from Your life Effect it has had on You
Bastille Rounds
Learning Targets
§ I can describe turning points in the French Revolution, including their long- and short-term causes and effects.
§ I can make inferences about the importance of events in the beginning of the French Revolution for the people in the Three Estates.
§ I can perform a role in order to collaborate with a Team and DO MY BEST.
1. Get a Jobby-Job! (Round 1): Each group member finds her job.
2. Read All About It! (Round 2):
Paper Pusher, grab the Cause and Effect sheets and A Little History of the World packets sheet. Do your thing!
Team Leader, make sure everyone understand the note taking Cause & Effect sheet.
Team Reader, read “A Very Violent Revolution” pausing after each paragraph to allow your team to take notes.
3. Picture This! (Round 3):
Team Leader, take your group to the computer station next to the printer.
Watch the movie from minute 26 to 32. Ask if you need help!
Continue to take notes on your Cause & Effect sheet.
CHALLENGE: Imagine what it would have been like to be there as a teenager? What would you have done?
4. This is it! (Round 4):
Paper Pusher, give each of your teammates a post-it. ONE post-it!
Team Leader: Choose 1 effect of the destruction of the Bastille in your notes that showed the POINT when things TURNED for France’s Revolution.
Write your thoughts on a post-it. TIP: There are no wrong answers! Whoohoo! You are right, not matter what you choose!
5. Tell Me About It! (Round 5): Domino Share the sentence(s) you chose with your group. Start with the oldest person and proceed clockwise (to the RIGHT!).
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