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American Revolutionary War: Major Figures Gr. 5-8

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American Revolutionary War: Major Figures chapter slice cover from Classroom Complete Press, item CCP5511-3
Cover of the Major Figures chapter slice
Critical Thinking Skills chart: Bloom's Taxonomy levels 1–6 checked against six chapters, including Major Figures
Skills chart in the teacher section
Contents: teacher guide, Major Figures reading at page 7, crossword, word search, quiz, answer key and mini posters
Table of contents for the chapter slice
Assessment Rubric with Levels 1–4 for understanding concepts, response to the text, and interpretation and analysis
Teacher rubric for scoring student work
Teacher Guide introduction explaining Before You Read and After You Read activities, picture cues and the answer key
Teacher guide: how the resource is organized
Bloom's Taxonomy six levels of thinking pyramid and vocabulary list: boycott, militia, patriot, treaty and more
Bloom's Taxonomy overview and unit vocabulary
Before You Read: questions on Washington and Jefferson, plus matching six words such as plantation and survey
Before You Read warm-up student handout
Reading passage part 1: biographies of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, with portraits and a stop question
Part 1 of the two-page reading passage
Reading passage part 2: General Thomas Gage, General William Howe, Baron Von Steuben and King George III
Second page of the Major Figures reading passage
After You Read multiple choice: six questions on Washington, Jefferson, Gage, Howe and Von Steuben
After You Read comprehension check, question 1
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Teaching Resource: American Revolutionary War - Major Figures (Grades 5-8)

This teaching resource allows students to delve into the lives of key figures and significant events of the American Revolution (1775-1783), highlighting how America gained independence and transformed into a new nation.

Scope of the Teaching Resource

  • Explores escalating tension between Britain and its thirteen eastern coast colonies in North America.
  • Presents pivotal historical moments like Navigation Acts and their implications on British colonies.
  • Specially designed for Grade levels 5-8, focuses on important episodes like Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party that fanned feelings of rebellion among settlers.

Prominent Figures Covered

  1. Honours stalwarts such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson whose impact endures today.
  2. Narrates stories about Paul Revere's daring ride along with iconic battles of Lexington and Concord as compelling reads for curious young minds interested in the nation's past.

Captivating Learning Aids Included:

  • Crosswords, word search puzzles, comprehension quiz to test retention of knowledge, each accompanied by an answer key.

Future Usage:


This valuable resource aligns with state standards as well as Bloom's Taxonomy guidelines making it versatile for use during group study sessions or individual homework assignments. Note: The American Revolutionary War Major Figures resource is available readily as a PDF under the Social Studies subject area. It can also be used for learning history: USA – stimulating not just knowledge acquisition but also instilling critical thinking while learning about the nation's roots.

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