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Lesson Plan

Who's in Camp?

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This Who's in Camp? lesson plan also includes:

Pupils complete readings, a group activity using cards, and a writing activity to better understand people's lives during the American Revolution. The resource emphasizes people such as the militiamen, women, officers, and children, highlighting the importance of each role.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
independence, american history, american culture, george washington, the continental congress
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Additional Tags
george washington, patriots, us history, war of independence, social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Turn the lesson into an in-class project by assigning each individual to show more about their daily lives during the war with diary entries, photographs, and maps
  • Make the last activity into group work by asking groups to perform a short skit involving the lives of the six people
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires scholars to read a book before beginning the activity
  • The resource serves as the second in a 15-part series
Pros
  • Enables learners to put their individual spins on the activity by choosing which character to portray
  • Promotes a collaborative learning environment
  • Teaches empathy and builds writing skills
Cons
  • None