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Phase:
During/Explore/Explain
Activity:
As an introduction to this learning activity, when students come into the classroom, have a table set up like you are hosting a Colonial Tea Party for the students. Use a metal or silver teapot if you have one. Explain to the students that a tea party was a fun part of every day for the Colonists and is still done today in England. Ask the students, "Who might have made a silver teapot for a tea party in Boston?" (a silversmith) Tell the students there was a very well-known silversmith at the time named Paul Revere, but he was more than a silversmith and today we will highlight some of the jobs of Paul Revere and how he helped during the Revolutionary War.
Partner students and distribute the Picture Frame Graphic Organizers (one per pair of students). Explain that each pair of students will collaboratively work together to complete the graphic organizer highlighting Paul Revere's contributions to the American Revolution.
In the center box of the frame, students should draw a picture of Paul Revere.
In the top box of the frame, write Paul Revere's name. In the bottom part of the frame, write two detailed sentences describing how Paul Revere helped during the American Revolution.
In the left box of the frame, students write a personal response (something the Paul Revere may have said or done related to the American Revolution).
In the right box of the frame, students will write one thing they wish they knew more about Paul Revere. (What questions do they still have?)
*Students may use the internet to gather information to complete this section or use information from the rap song.
The teacher may choose to serve the students cool sweetened tea along with pound cake or cookies and sweetmeats (dried fruits and nuts) while students are researching Paul Revere.
Keywords and Search Tags:
American Revolution, Boston Tea Party, Colonial Period, Colonists, Paul Revere