Will
You Sign Here, John Hancock? By:
Jean Fritz
Grade Level:
Fifth
Subject(s):
Social Studies, Language Arts
Learner Outcomes:
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The students express opinions about events in a story.
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The students read for comprehension.
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The students identify major causes leading to the revolutionary
war.
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The students identify roles of prominent colonial people.
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The students predict outcomes of reading materials.
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The students summarize information after reading.
Time Frame:
4.5 Hours
Materials:
Technology Tools:
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Multimedia computer
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Printer
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CD ROM drive
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"Shh! We're Writing the Constitution" CD ROM series
by Scholastic Software
Teacher Notes:
Pass out Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? by
Jean Fritz the day before the lesson begins so that students have a chance
to read the first block of assigned pages.
Procedures:
1. The teacher opens the lesson by reading the
"Revolutionary Tea" poem.
2. The students will complete literature
circles and work on the contract activities including SOPs (summary,
opinions, and predictions).
3. Rotate the students to the computer to view
the CD Rom "Shh, We're Writing the Constitution." Students will answer
five of the ten questions on Assignment 14, page 46, Branches of Government
from the CD Rom Teacher's Guide.
Modifications:
The students will work in cooperative groups for most
activities.
Enrichment
Activities:
Evaluation(s):
WV IGOs
and other Standards:
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English/Language Arts
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Listening/Speaking 5.2, 5.3, 5.5
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Reading Comprehension 5.15, 5.16, 5.20, 5.22, 5.23,
5.24, 5.34
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Vocabulary 5.36
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Writing 5.52, 5.53, 5.54, 5.56, 5.57, 5.58, 5.62, 5.63,
5.64
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Spelling 5.94
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Language 5.102, 5.103, 5.104
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Technology 5.180, 5.182, 5.183, 5.187
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U.S. History
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Civics 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7
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Geography 5.32
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History 5.39
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Technology 5.58
National
Standards:
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U.S. History 4, 6
Language Arts 1, 3, 4, 5, 8
References:
Created by: 
Kanawha
City Elementary
April Bowles: apdawn@citynet.net
Sherry Combs: secombs@citynet.net
Karen Silkwood: silkwood@citynet.net
