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Investigating the Opposing Sides of the American Revolution and the Lives of George Washington and King George III 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:

6 - 8

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.
  • Use a Venn diagram to compare the British Army and Rebel Army during the Revolutionary War.
  • Write at least three journal entries from the perspective of George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
  • Write at least three journal entries from the perspective of King George III during the Revolutionary War.
  • Create an interview with George Washington after the Revolutionary War was over.
  • Create an interview with King George III after the Revolutionary War was over.

 
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