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Unit 24: The Expansion of the United States

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Unit 24 [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School[/flag]

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Unit Overview

Subjects Covered

Grammar, Literature, Composition, History

Time Period

Reformation and Revolutions

Grade Level

Middle School: 6 – 8

Civilization

English and American

Literature

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – by Mark Twain

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Unit Description

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Leading Ideas and Biblical Principles

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• History is HIS Story – God’s story of love, mercy, and redemption through Christ.
  • He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. — Ephesians 1‍:‍9-10
• God’s providential hand governs and times all events and provides for His Creation according to His plan and purposes.
  • The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us.- Acts 17: 24 – 27
• Godly leadership and servanthood are necessary for one to be a true reforming influence.
  • Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many..- Matthew 20:26 – 28
• God raises up and removes leaders.
  • He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning..- Daniel 2:21

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Unit 24 Resources: [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School[/flag]

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Lesson One Assignments:

• Review the discussion questions then read the article: Jefferson – How the Territory of the United States was Doubled, pages 6-8.
• Narrate about today’s reading using the appropriate notebook page. Be sure to answer the discussion questions and include key people, events, and dates within the narration.
• Be sure to visit www.ArtiosHCS.com for additional resources.

Lesson One Discussion Questions:

• Describe the differences between Washington’s inauguration and Jefferson’s inauguration.
• What was the Louisiana Purchase, and what was its importance?
• Who did Jefferson buy the Louisiana Purchase from? What price did he pay?
• Why was the Louisiana Purchase for sale?

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[tab_title]Lesson 2: History[/tab_title]

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Lesson Two Assignments:

• Read the article: Jefferson – How the Door into the Far West was Opened, pages 9-13.
• Narrate about today’s reading using the appropriate notebook page. Be sure to include key people, events, and dates within the narration.
• Instead of answering questions on today’s reading, please write a summary of the article and be prepared to share it.
• Be sure to visit www.ArtiosHCS.com for additional resources.

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[tab_title]Lesson 3: History[/tab_title]

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Lesson Three Assignments:

Explore the Lewis and Clark

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. Collect ten facts about the Lewis and Clark expedition that you can share with the class.
• Be sure to visit www.ArtiosHCS.com for additional resources.

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Literature and Composition Assignments

• Read the assignment background information on style.

Activity While Reading: As you read the novel, determine Twain’s style.

• Read Chapters 1 – 7 of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
• Write a brief overview of Twain’s style and use of literary devices in your reading journal.
• In addition to making notes on style, also note the characters who are introduced in the novel and the way Twain reveals the characters to the reader (refer to Units 19 and 20 for methods of characterization).

Grammar Assignment

• Complete the Units 19-22 Grammar Review Exercises on the Artios Home Companion website.

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Unit 24 Extra Resources: [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School[/flag]

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VIDEOS ON THIS WEBSITE SHOULD BE PREVIEWED BY PARENTS BEFORE ALLOWING STUDENTS TO WATCH VIDEOS. SOME VIDEOS MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION ON SENSITIVE TOPICS.

Map:

Map of Lewis and Clark’s Route

Complimentary Resources:

The Louisiana Purchase

Native American Tribes of the Midwest

Native American Tribes Lewis and Clark Found

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Art:

John Trumbull

Music:

Some Composers:

Franz Schubert

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