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Tea with Penelope: A 2-Point Perspective of the Edenton Tea Party Lesson PlanTea with Penelope: A 2-Point Perspective of the Edenton Tea Party Lesson Plan
Publisher
National Woman's History Museum
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5th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
3 hrs
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Projection
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Tea with Penelope: A 2-Point Perspective of the Edenton Tea Party

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  • A Society of Patriotic Ladies, at Edenton, North Carolina, October 25, 1774
  • Arthur Iredell’s Letter to James Iredell, January 31, 1775
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A brief introduction to Penelope Barker sets the stage for a discussion about political cartoons and the persuasive technique used to create them. A graphic organizer aids scholars in the analysis of a piece of work using a 2-point perspective. Participants take part in a social tea while they discuss their findings. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

political cartoons, image analysis, the american revolution, women's history, women's history month, text analysis, the foreground, art analysis, perspective, opinions, politics, social issues, persuasion, persuasive language, persuasive techniques, persuasive text, point of view, symbolism, symbolism in art, analogies, irony

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Attach a sheet of paper to the worksheet for learners with large writing or who have more to share
  • If sending the assessment/homework home for independent practice, direct pupils to have a virtual discussion via a classroom blog
  • Plan the lesson during Women's History Month 

Classroom Considerations

  • The lesson can take one to three 45-minute class sessions to complete
  • Projection is optional 
  • Consider classroom allergies or sensitivities prior to bringing in food or drinks 

Pros

  • An eye-catching introduction is provided with costume 
  • Teatime brings classmates together socially 
  • The practice sheds light on current political cartoons 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.6 RI.5.7 RI.6.1 RI.6.6 RI.6.7 RI.7.1 RI.7.6 RI.7.7 RI.8.1 RI.8.6 RI.8.7

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