Indentured Servitude grade level: 5 background information

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“Indentured Servant”

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  Before writing you may organize your ideas and thoughts by completing a graphic organizer, web, cluster, list or map.
  

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  In your first paragraph, state the issue, make your point of view statement, include the other point of view (opposing point of view), and state at least three reasons why you would have wanted or not wanted to be an indentured servant who came to the colonies in the 1600s.
  

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  In the body of the essay, support your reasons with clear details and examples.
  

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  Your concluding paragraph should restate your point of view, summarize your reasons, and leave the reader with an understanding of the importance of supporting your point of view.
  

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  Use transitional language between and within each paragraph to connect ideas.
  

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  Reread your paper to be sure it makes sense. Revise and edit your paper checking for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure.
  

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  Your finished essay should be neat and easy to read.
  

Introductory Paragraph:

Lead:

Opposing Point of View:

State three reasons to support your opinion (in one sentence using commas between ideas):

Body Paragraph #1

Transition with reason number one:

Support reason number one with at least two more sentences:

Body Paragraph #2

Transition with reason number two:

Support reason number two with at least two more sentences:

Body Paragraph #3

Transition with reason number three:

Support reason number three with at least two more sentences:

Conclusion Paragraph:

Restate your point of view:

Restate your three reasons to support your point of view (in one sentence using commas between sentences):

Night Journeys: Characters

Night Journeys: Settings

Night Journeys: Comprehension Questions

Answer on separate sheet of paper

Read pages 7-18 1. How did Peter come to live with the Shinns? 2. Explain who Jumper is and how Peter feels about him. 3. Describe the late night emergency that brought men to the Shinn house. 4. Compare how Mr. Shinn views Peter’s offer to ride along to how Mr. Toliver sees things. Read pages 19-31 1. Add the setting where Peter and Mr. Shinn are watching and waiting to your settings page. 2. Why does Peter say that it might be wrong for Mr. Shinn to be a Justice of the Peace? 3. What does Peter see? What do you think it is? Read pages 32 – 46 1. What are the three errors Peter feels he has made? 2. Where is Peter now? What is his plan to get the gun and his pride back? Read pages 47 – 56 1. Describe the young girl Peter meets. 2. Add her location to your settings page. 3. Explain their plan. Do you think it will work? Read pages 57-67 1. The author keeps making references to Betsy’s hand. Why do you think this is? (refer to page 26) 2. Summarize the journey to the island. Read 67 – 78 1. What does Peter discover in these pages? 2. What is his plan now? Is this a good plan?

Read pages 78 – 89 1. Explain Peter’s emotions after shooting Betsy. 2. What lies has Peter told? Is he justified in telling these lies? Read pages 89 – 101 1. Describe the second person they found. 2. What had the two felons done in England to get into trouble? 3. Should Peter help them get free? Cite evidence to support your thoughts. Read pages 102 – 116 1. Why is Peter so angry at Mr. Shinn? 2. Explain why you think Peter would not go with the men on the search. 3. Describe Peter’s plan for himself and the two servants. Read pages 116 – 123 1. Explain how the Shinn family treats Robert. 2. Add the setting where Robert stays at night to your settings page. Read pages 123 – 138 1. How does Peter get Betsy off the island? 2. What do you think Mr. Shinn will do based on what you know about his character? Read pages 138 – 147 1. Page 141 says, “They had their freedom. But in that same moment I knew I did not want mine.” What does Peter mean by that? 2. How has the horse been a ‘burden’ to Peter, as he tells Robert and Betsy? 3. Explain the new development in the relationship between Peter and Mr. Shinn at the end of the book. How is that different than earlier in the story?

Night Journeys: Extension Ideas

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   Research indentured servants and write a summary of the information you find.
   
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   This book takes place in 1767. Use your social studies book to find what else was happening in the colonies in this time period. Create a timeline of at least 5 items with illustrations and captions.
   
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   Write a different ending to the book. Imagine if Peter does not choose to help Betsy and Robert. How would the story have ended?
   
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   Rewrite a portion of the story that you can act out with a friend or two. Be prepared to show us your dramatic reenactment!
   
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   Have your own ideas? Let’s share!