Durham Report – Final

Final components due Thursday:

In an individual assignment, write a letter to the monarch as Lord Durham, outlining the main recommendations of the Durham Report and the reasons why these were recommended. (see the prompt questions in the report draft to answer – these are also in the ppt).

In your letter, include Intro, main points, examples (at least 3), CITATIONS, and a QUOTE from Lord Durham.

Here is the original instructions:

This is an individual, summative assignment for Chapter 6. Using the cursory search and sources which you already found on the scavenger hunt, complete the Durham Report with the following components:

In a short cover letter using formal academic language, answer the Queen’s query:

How was the Act of Union of 1840 an attempt to resolve the issues raised by the 1837 and 1838 Rebellions in Lower Canada and Upper Canada?

o Include at least one direct quotation from Lord Durham’s original report which documents his worldview.

You should cover at least three influences leading upto the rebellion, such as (and not limited to): the Family Compact & Chateau Clique Patriotes, Status of political representation in the colony, 92 resolutions, Critical appraisal of cultural issues in Canadian identity circa 1839 (British, French, and Aboriginal), colonial economics or other relevant topics.

People Passport (x 7 ppl) – needs CITATIONS, historical significance, and examples for each person.

Chief Pontiac
Chief Tecumseh
1. What was the role of Chief Tecumseh in the War of 1812?
Thayendanegea
William Lyon Mackenzie
Joeseph Howe
Louis-Joseph Papineau
Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine

SSR LAR used on both components

Durham Report Draft PAR – ppt

The Durham Report – original DRAFT with prompt Qs > new due date Thurs

Lord Durham’s report– exemplar

MAP Component – scratched (don’t need to do this part)

For each person, provide the following information:

1.Why is the person a significant historical figure?

Events, accomplishments, impacts?

2.Citations – provide links to your sources

3.Include a visual – cite your image source

3 pts per person

Durham Report Day 1

Durham Report Draft PAR

HU7 – CPR / NEWS CITATIONS

Why Cite?

We live in what people commonly call “the information age”. No longer is there just a few monographs (a book on one subject) on the library shelf, where one name may be well-known as an expert on the subject. With the abundance of opinions and resources available to us, it’s even more important to make sure our sources are good ones – verified by experts, who have time to do primary document research and confirm specific details of information. It is also important to note the link we use on the internet, as links can be broken as websites are not guaranteed to be permanent.

Citations serve two main functions: they help us track where we get information, and provide evidence of support for our arguments from experts. When our work is verifiable, it increases the validity of our arguments.

Citations are required to track where you are getting your sources of info, whether it is Voices and Visions, Canadian Encyclopedia, or Discover Canada.

To avoid plagiarism (even by accident), you must use your own words and understanding to construct your paragraphs, and not copy the sentences or order of sentences of another writer. Direct quotations are useful, but also require footnotes.

Citing 101

You can easily cite your source by using the shortcut keys CTRL+ALT+F & pasting the link.

You can also try your hand at a more correct style of Chicago footnote citations, as follows:

1 D.Francis, Voices and Visions, “Canada’s Government”, p 146-147.

2 Canadian Encyclopedia, “Joeseph Howe“, accessed 03/08/2015.

Beginning with Ch 7 paragraphs, work without citations will be indicated as missing with an interim mark of 1 /6.

Jupiter Ed Login – Link

Mar. 6 – student & parent passwords printed & distributed in class

Mar. 7-8 – grade 9 passwords emailed to students & parents

March 9 – grade 8 passwords printed & distributed in class

The Durham Report

***DRAFT***

DURHAM REPORT DRAFT

This is a draft that does not contain marks for the checklist, but will include a comprehensive breakdown for each of the existing components. The SSR & LAR will also be applied.

Due: WED. MAR. 11, 2015

Lord Durham’s report– Basic exemplar (incomplete). This lacks footnotes, but it is meant to show you an example of what a letter looks like based on historical events. More detailed examples are required, especially of the development of the rebellions – this is still very general.

HU 7 Wed March 4 – MANY ITEMS

1.1 THREE Things in Life – reviewing BBC “Your Life on Earth” historical algorithms.

/3 Reflection on 3 things which have had the most impact in your life SO FAR.

/3 Reflection on 3 things which may have a future impact in your life. REINSTATED 03/03 7:51a

1 PRACTICE PARAGRAPH.

TOPIC: 3 things to do on Spring Break.

/1 Snappy Opening Line, on topic

/3 points

/3 examples

/1 conclusion

The focus here is on CONTENT & ORGANIZATION. This is a practice for the Durham Report.

2. ACTION FILM review OR How MAGIC Creates Community

/1 opinion

/2 examples

3. ALTERNATIVE to Pigs Skunks – Let me know when you submit that it is a replacement.

Choose another response, using the Literary Response as a guide.

4. DISCUSSION Qs – You are now able to do this in person to improve any scores. Literary Response Rubric still applies.

5. Preview / choose Ch. 7 CPR/NEWS topic. Due date not yet assigned (after the Durham Report, and this may end up being after Spring Break).

6. Durham Report is forthcoming, and will be the summative assignment for ch. 6 and last Social Studies assignment for Winter Term.

Slice of Life – Instructions

A slice is a snippet of your day. We write about the ordinary moments, the daily grind, and the mundane chores. A slice doesn’t have to be anything fancy or life altering. In fact, the more commonplace, the better. Slices are also short in nature. No need to write a lot of words.

Need some topic ideas? Then check out the list: “31 Slices.” Want more ideas about slices? See this post:http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2011/01/24/what-is-a-slice-of-life/

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HU7 OPEN: A BISON STORY

Lately, I’ve been thinking about Alberta, and Bison come to mind. I’ve been thinking about Bison. About their stories. ABOUT BISON STORIES.

Write a story about a Bison. It could be about a baby bison, a hunted Bison or hunter, the spirituality of the Bison, Bison Burgers, Elk Island Park, Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump, the LAST BISON, how a BISON saved humanity….anything.

Short story rubric. Recommended keyword search: baby bison.

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