Lesson 1: Introduction to the American Revolution
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to read through the text and understand how the American Revolution began, due to the relationship between the British Colonies and Great Britain.
How did the message of "Join or Die" evolve from a warning into a reality for the colonies?
At what point did the American Revolution shift from a struggling rebellion into a war the colonists could actually win?
Guerrilla tactics
Political Cartoon
Turning Point
Integrate visual information
Gathering and analyzing primary and secondary sources
Identifying authors point of view
Citing specific textual evidence to support analysis
Students will read and annotate a text detailing three major turning points of the American Revolution (Lexington & Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown) to identify the "cause and effect" of each battle on the war's outcome.
Annotations address readers at all levels
Utilize maps to show battles of the War
The notes in margins show students are actively comprehending the main ideas of text
Multiple choice and short response questions allow students to explain their understanding