Purpose: Develop skills in historical research of primary sources, by extrapolating the arguments and meanings of various historical authors.Rubric:1.) Display a reading knowledge of the assignment and take comprehensive notes on the reading2.) Demonstrate an intelligible understanding of the author’s argument and purpose for writing3.) Discuss your analysis of the reading in a small-group discussion setting [OR in large group, full-class discussion (according to discretion of instructor).]For Facilitators:4.) Lead small-group discussion of assigned reading5.) Prepare Facilitator prep sheet for group discussion and to submit to instructor at end of class period6.) Send a follow-up email to the instructor regarding the quality of participation from your small group members.For Participators:4.) Participate in small-group discussion of assigned reading5.) Be prepared to share small-group consensus with the larger classFacilitator prep sheet--

Who is writing?-faithful subjects of the colonies new Hampshire, Massachusetts bay, Rhode island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the counties of New Castle, Kent, and Sussex, on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina,

--Who is the audience?The King of Great Britain and I believe that they wanted the whole “universe” to know. So as many people possible to hear their cause and peaceful attempt.

--Who do the writers represent?They represent the thirteen colonies and the colonists desperate for peace and freedom-

-What is being said, argued and/or requested?This letter was an attempt to persuade the King of England that they want peace and that if they work with colonists instead of forcing them to do things against their will they would once again be his loyal subjects. They were requesting peace and freedom practically begging him to consider unification with the colonist and Great Britain.

--How is it being said, argued and/or requested?At first they sounded like they were sucking up to the king but they were really respectful and organized. The also were very clear and precise about the way they talked to the King.-

-What proof and/or justification is being used to legitimize the request?The proof is that toward the end they list everything that was going on in the colonies and they justify it by saying that if you work with us we will once again be your loyal subjects. It’s legitimate because it a real event taking place.