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Primary and secondary sources are the focus of a lesson that showcases the important role women played during the American Revolution. Pairs review sources and discuss their findings. A close-reading of an informational text leads the way to the creation of Wanted Posters and portraits. Scholars take part in a gallery walk to examine their peers' hard.
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famous women, women's history, women's history month, the american revolution, the united states, united states holidays, primary sources, primary source analysis, secondary sources, secondary source analysis, evidence, textual evidence, informational texts, reading, close reading, responding to reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, wanted posters
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a checklist that details what is required to complete the wanted posters and portraits, encourage pupils to reference the list and check items off as they complete them
- Plan the lesson during Women's History Month or a unit on the American Revolution
- If applicable, teach the art portion of the lesson with your school's art teacher, invite him or her to reinforce theory and practice from past lessons about drawing portraits
Classroom Considerations
- The lesson is designed to be completed over the course of two to three classroom periods
- This lesson includes a homework assignment
Pros
- The homework assignment incorporates family members in the learning process
- Includes a small check-list of assignment requirements
- Plenty of peer interaction boosts speaking and listening skills
Cons
- None