Discuss the formation of Philadelphia by the Quakers. Philadelphia grew because it was centrally located, helping trade with other colonies and other countries. Allow them to color, cut, and paste to construct a class colonial city. Guide students through naming the categories about Southern Life. Solicit student responses to the book through discussion.
Students write any possible responses they have on a piece of paper while working with a partner.
Students will need to listen to descriptions of Charleston, S.C. and its development as a port trading city as you relate them to get answers. Selected Virginia Hamilton selections and Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt read during reading this week will also help to immerse students in the Southern colonial culture and answer the questions they recorded about slavery. Tell students to be prepared for a field trip to a colonial city the next day. Life in Williamsburg was. . . View the video and then ask students to brainstorm in a group round-robin style what life in Williamsburg during colonial days was like.