American+Revolution+Ant+Farm

=Rules of the Ant Farm (READ THIS):= = =
 * 1) No murdering other students' characters--you CAN murder other students' characters' relations.
 * 2) IF you kill another student's character's family member, you MUST notify them on the discussion page of their character's wiki.
 * 3) You have to suffer the consequences of your actions in all following diaries. If you kill somebody in diary 1, it can't disappear in diary 2. Keep the story going.
 * 4) There should be a realistic, convincing reason for all actions you take. Take risks and show the tensions and madness of this period, yes; but be careful--don't be silly; be convincing.
 * 5) You can always converse and interact with more people than assigned, from any class, including your own (common sense: they're your neighbors).
 * 6) If you read something that bothers you, you privately inform the teacher. Your privacy will be protected.

Grading Criteria:

 * Credibility / Realism: Are your character's actions believable to the reader? Do we understand the reasons he/she does what she does?
 * Historical Accuracy: Do you include convincing and accurate historical details in your "historical fiction"
 * Creativity: Are your character, your events, and your writing imaginative, full of images, drama?
 * Collaboration: Are you giving good feedback to other characters? Are you incorporating other characters convincingly in your diary?

Diary Links
AR Diary Jason C.

AR Diary Sarah J.

AR Diary Cathy K.

AR Diary Youjin K.

AR Diary Grace L.

AR Diary Jaimie L.

AR Diary Lauren L.

AR Diary Sungwoo M.

AR Diary Patrick N.

AR Diary Lisa P.

AR Diary Keun Wha S.

AR Diary Jessica Y.

AR Diary Joon L.

AR Diary Julia R.

AR Diary Hanna C.

AR Diary Jay K.

AR Diary Eeho C.

AR Diary Soo S.

AR Diary Courtney K.

AR Diary Susan K.

AR Diary Edward C.

AR Diary Annie P.

AR Diary Da Bin L.

AR Diary Brian K.

AR Diary Youngha W.

AR Diary Soo C.

AR Diary Jennifer K.

AR Diary Jerry L.

**Entry #1**

 * Task:** Using your background knowledge from Chapter 5 **create your character.**
 * Process:** Copy the prompts below. Paste them to your own diary's wiki page. Then, use the prompts to help yourself imagine and create a character that is **a) historically accurate**, and **b) interesting to you and us**. Brainstorm (meaning write) your ideas for these prompts on your own wiki diary page.

Name: Age: Gender: Occupation: Social Class: Financial situation: Appearance: Location: (show us on a map) Habitual locations: Daily routine: Personality/Quirks/Unique Personality Traits: Past/individual-family history: Family: Social relations with your own and other classes (people you deal with or know about in other classes, AND your opinions and feelings about them): Religion: Education: Portrait: (create or add your own picture)

Entry #2: 1764 Who rules?
Your character has caught wind of the debate about **parliamentary sovereignty** and **virtual representation** either directly or indirectly through his or her station in life. In a diary entry of **300-400 words,** you must weigh in on this debate in the voice of your character. Also, try to add in other tidbits of your daily life and who you are to help develop your character more. To help inspire you with a voice from this era, please read James Otis Jr.'s "Rights of the Colonies Asserted and Proved" in the primary source packet you were given in class. Somehow in your entry, please refer to Otis's argument directly or indirectly and **outline the text in bold** so that I can judge whether you have done so effectively or not.

**Entry #3: The Stamp Act 1765**
The colonial outrage over the Stamp Act has somehow impacted your life. You have continued to have exposure to the debates over "taxation without representation," and you have seen acts of protest that have stemmed from peaceful to violent. Take some time now with your colonial iMac and record a **two to three-minute podcast** where you discuss "in character" your views about this issue. During your podcast, you must reference another primary source document in the packet directly, meaning that you specifically mention some aspect of that document in your podcast and your character's reaction to it. At the end of your podcast post, please tell me which document you referenced so that I may judge whether you have done so successfully.

Entry #4: //Common Sense// 1774
It hast been quite awhile since you shared your journal with us and much has happened. The thirteen colonies find themselves on the precipice of war, and you have just read Thomas Paine's //Common Sense// or heard a great deal about it. Now, take an opportunity to identify a character in another class and write them a letter on this groundbreaking work from your character's point of view and catch them up on what has been going on in your life since your last entry. Please post your letter in your own wiki as well as on theirs. When you receive their letter, respond to them in the Discussion tab of their wiki. Please also take time to give them feedback on their work. Letters should be roughly **200-300 words** in length. Due next class 10/1 (E) or 10/2 (G).

Entry #5: Horrors of War 1777
So much has happened since you received the letter from your colonial colleague that you never had a chance to respond. Finally, during the long, bitter winter of 1777, you have a chance to post a note to your colonial friend. Hopefully, he or she is still alive. Think about all that has happened since 1777: the Declaration of Independence, several major battles, civil war, worthless colonial money, British and colonial troops taking food and supplies from farmers, looters taking advantage of the situation. You have a lot to share. Take time to reconnect with your colonial partner and send a letter of **200-300 words** in length where you respond to his/her letter and let them know how you are doing now. Due next class 10/6 (E) or 10/7 (G).

Entry #6: What next? 1783
The war has taken a devastating toll in many ways on the colonies, but now, they have emerged independent and triumphant vis-a-vis their British colonizers. Now, your character needs to figure out where his or her future lies. Although the British have left town, many things still need to be sorted out. What do you predict will happen next? Think about the next steps the colonies will take now that they are independent and make predictions in a testimonial format. You've seen reality television shows where one of the main characters on the show takes time out from the rest of the group to share his or her uncensored thoughts and feelings about the rest of the group. Think about what may happen next from your character's point of view, record it on Photobooth using a fun historical background, save it, and post it on your Ant Farm diary link. Posts should only be **two to three minutes** and realistic based on your character's perspectives to date. Due 10/10. PLEASE DO THIS BEFORE YOU READ ANY CHAPTERS IN //APP//.