Lesson Plan

An Act Worthy of Reward

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John Brown is considered by many to be a martyr for abolition and civil rights. The resource covers an important event in West Virginian history, the raid by John Brown, as a standalone that discusses Brown's last words and his reaction to how the event played out. Various worksheets, class discussions, and an online exhibit all help to solidify learning.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Extend learning by assigning an essay where pupils further analyze John Brown's final words
  • Flip the lesson by giving some of the worksheets as homework
Classroom Considerations
  • Suggests learners also visit an online exhibit as part of the resource
Pros
  • Builds critical-thinking skills
  • Uses and analyzes primary sources
Cons
  • Does not provide a way to assess learning other than the worksheets, and the worksheets lack an answer key