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toc //(NOTE: After you add your information to this page, delete the instructions in parenthesis, including this note, so that all that's left is the 4 headers and your information.)// =G.R.A.S.P.S= =Understanding(s)=
 * Goal || You and your partner will create a radio broadcast about any event during Revolutionary Era and/or War. ||
 * Role || You are the host of a popular morning radio show that focuses on historical events in American history and your partner is an opiniated caller. ||
 * Audience || Your show is based out of Boston (and you must sound the part) and has a livefeed that can be streamed across the world. ||
 * Setting || You need to talk about an event that took place during the Revolutionary Era and/or War and be ready to deal with opiniated callers who refuse to change their point of view. You will have your own opinion but run into trouble when a disgruntled listener calls from "across the pond" in England. ||
 * Presentation || You will present your radio show to the class and then discuss the topics covered during your time "on air." ||
 * Standards || Preparedness 20%; Attire 15%; Enthusiasm 15%; Professionalism 15%; Q & A Session 15%; Knowledge 15%; Historical Accuracy 30%; Preparation 20%; Originality 15%; Attractiveness 15%; Duration 10%; Music and Sound effects 10%. ||


 * **Understanding** || **Goal (MLR)** ||
 * • Revolutionary Era || • To have a firm knowledge of key facts, vocabulary, people and battles from the Revolutionary Era. ||

=Introduction= The year is 1773 and you are a citizen living in Boston, Massachusetts. Recent taxes put in place by The Crown such as the Tea Act have enraged citizens and a riot is imminent but with all the British soldiers stationed in your city many of your friends are skeptical in following you in your drive to start a riot. Knowing that your actions may cause Britain and the King the react with little sympathy you realize that convincing your friends to join you will be a monumental task. Will you be able to do it? =Task= (Tell the story of the Role, Audience, Setting, and Presentation. Be a story teller. Save any classroom-specific information for the Process. Build the scenario and stay in character. You can reference the Introduction but try not to duplicate the information that's in the Introduction.)

=Conclusion= Congratulations! You have convinced your friends to join you in what history will call "The Boston Tea Party!" Because of your actions Britain and The King have created a blockade around Boston Harbor and a war seems imminent. How do you think that will turn out?