Letter from Rose Goble to Alonzo Wolverton, 17 November 1864 Lois Darroch fonds, F 4354-6-0-37 Archives of Ontario, F 4354-6-0-37_001 to F 4354-6-0-37_005 Excerpts from this letter: “What a hard time you had of it among those rebels tis well it did not last long or you could not have survived it. I was very anxious to hear from you for we … wondered what had become of you. It was such a relief to get your letter.” “Just now is an interesting time in Canadian Politics. A Delegation of all the Provinces have been in Session some time, (and are through now) conferring about a Union of all the Provinces, both Canadas, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Prince Edward’s Island under one Chief Governor. The result will not be made public until each individual Legislation has been conferred with.” “Various names have been proposed for the New Confederation. Arcadia, Acadia, Stadacona, New Britain, Britannica, Borelia, Tuponia, Quebec and Canada, are among those proposed.” Writing – Then and Now Using this worksheet, rewrite Rose Goble’s letter as tweets with only 140 characters! How would you say what she writes in your own words on social media?
Tweet # 1: Tweet #2 Marking Rubric Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Knowledge and Understanding Interpret and communicate Demonstrates a limited understanding of the elements of drama and Demonstrates some understanding of the elements of drama and Demonstrates a considerable understanding of the elements of drama and Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the elements of drama and
ideas and feelings drawn from primary and secondary sources the historical details from the research. the historical details from the research. the historical details from the research. the historical details from the research. Thinking/Inquiry Write in role in various forms, showing understanding of the complexity of a dramatic situation. Analyzes and uses primary source material for the drama sequence with limited effectiveness. Analyzes and uses primary source material for the drama sequence with some effectiveness. Analyzes and uses primary source material for the drama sequence with considerable effectiveness. Analyzes and uses primary source material for the drama sequence with a high degree of effectiveness. Communication Create drama pieces, selecting and using a variety of techniques. Creates with limited effectiveness, a drama composition based on the themes and issues explored Creates with some effectiveness, a drama composition based on the themes and issues explored Creates with considerable effectiveness, a drama composition based on the themes and issues explored Creates with a high degree of effectiveness, a drama composition based on the themes and issues explored Application Dramatize material that they have researched from primary sources, and use it effectively in presenting scenes Presents a drama sequence based on improvisational work and primary sources with limited effectiveness and insight. Presents a drama sequence based on improvisational work and primary sources with some effectiveness and insight. Presents a drama sequence based on improvisational work and primary sources with considerable effectiveness and insight. Presents a drama sequence based on improvisational work and primary sources with a high degree of effectiveness and insight.