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Be sure to grab a copy of the Revolutionary Times! Scholars take a step back in time to report on topics set in the revolutionary period. Events include the ride of Paul Revere, the Battle of Saratoga, and more.
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the battles of lexington and concord, paul revere, paul revere's ride, patrick henry, the continental congress, the battle of bunker hill, george washington, the declaration of independence, thomas jefferson, valley forge, patriots, newspapers, news articles, news reporting, research reports, research writing, informative writing, writing articles, Expository Writing, Writing
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Instructional Ideas
- Bind finished products to make a classroom newspaper, and make several copies for pupils to browse when time permits
- Create a rubric to go along with the directions page to give learners a more focused approach to their writing
- Direct writers to attach the page to their interactive writing notebook or binder; begin taking notes and writing inside it so pages do not get misplaced
Classroom Considerations
- Class members should be familiar with how to research information and write a report
- Schedule time in the library, computer lab, or with mobile learning devices to research information and begin the writing process
Pros
- Provides an extensive list of writing topics and allows learners to choose their own—with teacher approval
- The writing assignment encourages creativity
Cons
- Lists a research topic more than once