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The Journey to Revolution: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

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The words of "Common Sense" and Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech ring throughout history. Using excerpts from the famous pamphlet and speech, as well as a recorded reenactment of Henry's impassioned delivery, scholars explore the nuances of each patriot's argument. Activities include graphic organizers and an exercise that allows for a variety of options including writing and creating an illustration. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
patrick henry, thomas paine, causes of the american revolution, the american revolution, early american history, primary source analysis, primary sources, common sense
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have class members work together to create a T-chart graphic organizer comparing "Common Sense" and Patrick Henry's most famous speech
  • Create a RAFT writing assignment to reflect on the message of each primary source
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners need some background on the events leading up to the American Revolution to understand the lesson
Pros
  • Graphic organizers scaffold primary source analysis
  • Primary sources are curated with vocabulary support
Cons
  • None