Investigating the Opposing Sides of the American Revolution in George vs. George: The American Revolution as Seen from Both Sides by Rosalyn Schanzer

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Theme:	American Revolution, Political Debate
Grades:	3 - 5
Subject:	Social Studies
Duration:	3–4 days including time to read the book
Standards & Goals:	New Jersey State Core Curriculum Content Standards/Social Studies: 6.1 U.S. History: America in the World. All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically about how past and present interactions of people, cultures and the environment shape the American heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions that reflect fundamental rights and core democratic values as productive citizens in local, national and global communities. Strand A – Civics, Government and Human Rights Strand D – History, Culture and Perspectives Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.
Objectives:	Students will: Read and discuss the book George vs. George: The American Revolution as Seen from Both Sides by Rosalyn Schanzer literally and analytically. Gain an understanding of the causes of the Revolutionary War. Create character charts for George Washington and King George III in order to compare the two men. Use a Venn diagram to compare the government in Great Britain and the government in the 13 colonies prior to the Revolutionary War. Write newspaper articles depicting the feelings and opinions of both the citizens of Great Britain and citizens of the 13 colonies leading up to the Revolutionary War.

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