April 12; Lesson 5
In case you did not get the study guide: here it is!
The quest will be on Tuesday so that I can mark them and hand them back by Thursday.
The quest will be on Tuesday so that I can mark them and hand them back by Thursday.
April 8; Lesson 4
Louis Riel: Traitor or Hero
Reflection on the trial of Louis Riel:
1 page
Consider:
What were the factors that lead to the trial of Louis Riel?
What factors determined the outcome? What were the arguments for both sides during today’s trial?
Why was this such an important historic event in the history of Canada? …To the extent that it continues to be debated today
Reflection on the trial of Louis Riel:
1 page
Consider:
What were the factors that lead to the trial of Louis Riel?
What factors determined the outcome? What were the arguments for both sides during today’s trial?
Why was this such an important historic event in the history of Canada? …To the extent that it continues to be debated today
April 6; Lesson 3
Louis Riel and the Northwest Rebellion
Prepare for Debate, which will occur on the 8th:
Consider his actions
Consider the role of religion in Riel’s life
Riel’s Trial: page 197 in Horizons
Review Activity on April 8th (Due on Friday)
Write a 1 page reflection on the unit.
Prepare for Debate, which will occur on the 8th:
- Should Riel have been pardoned or was his execution justified based on his actions against the Canadian government?
Consider his actions
Consider the role of religion in Riel’s life
Riel’s Trial: page 197 in Horizons
Review Activity on April 8th (Due on Friday)
Write a 1 page reflection on the unit.
- What did you learn during the debate?
- What are the factors that lead to Louis Riel's trial and eventual execution?
- Should he have been pardoned or was the federal government justified in their actions?
April 4; lesson 2
Challenges to Metis life in the 1870s
Homework:
Letter Writing Campaign
Assignment is due Monday, April 8
Homework:
Letter Writing Campaign
- Address a letter to the Canadian government, imagining that you are a Métis person living in Canada in the 1870s.
- Explain how you had imagined your life based on the promises made by the federal government to your people
- Describe the reality of your life based on the results of the policies and actions of the federal government
- Include points from last day’s lesson about the challenges faced by the federal government in the 1870s.
- Letter must be at least 250 words
- You may use information from your notes and textbook, but it must be in your own words
- This will be marked with a rubric
Assignment is due Monday, April 8