Welcome to MassachusettsWelcome to MassachusettsThe state of the First Battle of the American The state of the First Battle of the American

RevolutionRevolutionBattle of Lexington and ConcordBattle of Lexington and Concord

55thth Grade GradeSandra AlvarezSandra Alvarez

Imperial Teaching American HistoryImperial Teaching American HistoryJune 2011June 2011

California Standard California Standard 5.65.6

Students understand the course and Students understand the course and consequences of the American consequences of the American RevolutionRevolution

Lesson ObjectiveLesson Objective

The students will describe the first The students will describe the first battle of the American Revolution battle of the American Revolution and create an informational travel and create an informational travel brochure.brochure.

Activate Prior KnowledgeActivate Prior Knowledge

Identify the Causes and Effects of the Identify the Causes and Effects of the American RevolutionAmerican Revolution

Britain and the colonist disagreed and Britain and the colonist disagreed and could not get along anymore because:could not get along anymore because:

1.1. Britain needed moneyBritain needed money2.2. Britain passes Stamp ActBritain passes Stamp Act3.3. Britain passes Townshend ActsBritain passes Townshend Acts4.4. Colonist boycott British goodsColonist boycott British goods

VocabularyVocabulary

Patriot: a colonist who opposed British rule

Militia: a group of ordinary people who train for battle

Vocabulary

Minutemen: Militia with special training. They had to be ready for battle at a minute’s notice.

Commander: The office in charge of an army

Vocabulary

Petition: A written request from a number of people.

Pair-ShareStudents will tell their partner the

definition of one of the words from the vocabulary list.

Checking for UnderstandingIn your own words describe or explain

one of the vocabulary words listed.

Guided Practice Guided Practice Pair-SharePair-Share

Tell your partner about the Battle of Lexington and Concord where Tell your partner about the Battle of Lexington and Concord where colonist and British soldiers fought in battle on April 19, 1775.colonist and British soldiers fought in battle on April 19, 1775.

Check for UnderstandingCheck for Understanding How did the Battle of Lexington and Concord begin?How did the Battle of Lexington and Concord begin?

Guided PracticeGuided PracticeQuestioningQuestioning

Use White Boards to display responses.Use White Boards to display responses. Which side had more casualties at Lexington?Which side had more casualties at Lexington? A. British soldiers B. colonistsA. British soldiers B. colonists

What was the “shot heard round the world?What was the “shot heard round the world? A. As the minutemen turned to go, someone fired a shot.A. As the minutemen turned to go, someone fired a shot. B. No one knows whether the shot came from a British B. No one knows whether the shot came from a British

soldier or a colonist.soldier or a colonist.

Pair-Share Critical Thinking DiscussionPair-Share Critical Thinking Discussion

How do you think colonists and militiamen felt when they How do you think colonists and militiamen felt when they heard the news of the events at Lexington and Concord?heard the news of the events at Lexington and Concord?

ClosureClosure

The Battle of Lexington and Concord The Battle of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts was the beginning in Massachusetts was the beginning of the war to free colonists from of the war to free colonists from British rule.British rule.

AssessmentTravel Brochure Project

Students will produce an informational Travel Brochure for the state of Massachusetts.

The Brochure should invite travelers to learn and explore about Lexington and Concord.

The information should contain facts about the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

Demonstrate organization of ideas and acquired content.

Graphics and pictures accompanying text. Presentation and attractiveness of the final project

displaying well-organized information. Editing and Proofreading Use internet sources, textbooks, travel guides,

Information to be incorporated with Brochure

Brochure Sections Front FlapTitle cover, Name of the state, State shape, Introductory patriot slogan, Student name,

class & period, Date Inside Left FlapInformation concerning the Battle of Lexington and Concord, demographics about the

time period, state facts, economy Inside Right FlapFamous battle site locations, weather, education

Back FlapSources cited, Where to find more information

Bibliography

History-Social Science United States History Teacher’s Edition, 2007, Houghton Mifflin, Sacramento, Ca., pp. 250-252

RubricStateBrochure.doc

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