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Who is the founding father—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, or Benjamin Franklin? Scholars decide which of three early Americans, should be crowned the founding father of America based on research. Then, they compose a persuasive essay detailing their findings and opinion.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign the worksheet near the Presidents' Day holiday or when your class is investigating United States presidents
- Attach a separate sheet of paper, or offer learners the chance to type their essay, if more space is needed than what's provided by the second page
- Encourage peers to share their essays and respectfully debate their decision
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be familiar with how to write a persuasive essay
- Presidents' Day is held on the third Monday of February
Pros
- Includes a website to visit and gain information about each United States president
- Allows class members to choose the fourth president to research and compare
Cons
- Although designed for use by learners, the introduction does not seem to speak to them, but more teachers