And Then What Happened,
Paul Revere?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.
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The students will sequence events in history.
Time Frame:
4.5 Hours
Materials:
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"Washington" Poem
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Shh! We're Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz
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Paul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,
Dutton Children's Books. Poem can also be found at the following
URL: http://www.paulreverehouse.org
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For each student:
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
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Internet
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Word Processing software such as Corel Word Perfect or Microsoft
Word
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Scholastic Smart Place CD ROM Series for Fifth Grade - "The
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"
Teacher Notes:
Pass out And Then What Happened, Paul Revere by
Jean Fritz the day before the lesson begins so that students have a chance
to read the first block of assigned pages. Make sure all students
have the approved Internet permission form before using or viewing material
on the Internet.
Procedures:
1. The teacher opens the lesson by reading the
"Washington" poem.
2. The students will complete literature
circles and work on the contract activities including SOPs (summary,
opinions, and predictions).
3. The teacher will show the Interactive CD ROM
from Scholastic "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" using a data projector.
4. The class will discuss the poem.
Modifications:
The students will work in cooperative groups for most
activities.
Enrichment
Activities:
Students will access the following
site and complete some of the activities.
http://www.paulreverehouse.org
The students will create a timeline of events that occur
during Paul Revere's ride using a word processing program.
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
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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
