Mary Bowser
This is a 45 minute video/tour about Mary Bowser. Watch when you have a chance!
The American Civil War Museum is in Richmond, Virginia. It is here, in this city, that Mary Bowser supposedly was a Union spy who infiltrated the home of the president of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis. Click this picture to go the the museum's website!
Short Text:
Your response should be approximately one paragraph. You are answering a question based on informational text you read.
How will this be scored?
2 points
The response:
- Gives sufficient evidence of the ability to make a clear inference/draw a conclusion
- Includes specific examples/details that make clear reference to the text
- Adequately explains inference/conclusion with clearly relevant information based on the text
1 point
The response:
- Gives limited evidence of the ability to make an inference/draw a conclusion
- Includes vague/limited examples/details that make reference to the text
- Provides a limited explanation of the inference/conclusion with vague/limited information based on the text
0 points
The response:
- Gives no evidence of the ability to make an inference/draw a conclusion
Question to Ponder:
William loved Mary, and he really wanted to go with her to The Civil War.
Why didn't he go? Using all you have learned about William and history, write an explanation of your thoughts on this pivotal choice.
Stem Starters:
You may want to consider starting your response using one of these stems. You do not have to do so, but they are here to help you if you need them.
William had a pivotal…
There are some decisions…
The promises William…
William Scott was ________________ because…