S2L5 George vs. George: Two Sides of Revolution

Dawn·

ELA

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Grade Level4th Grade

SubjectELA

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This 70-minute lesson plan is based on the **ELA Guidebooks for Grade 4** and focuses on the text *George vs. George: The American Revolution as seen from Both Sides* by Rosalyn Schanzer. ### **Lesson Overview** * **Text:** *George vs. George*, pages 26–27. * **Topic:** Exploring the disagreements between the American colonists and King George III, specifically regarding taxes and the closing of Boston Harbor. * **Louisiana Student Standards:** * **RI.4.2:** Determine the central idea of...

This Teacher's Guide outlines a lesson focused on the contrasting perspectives during the American Revolution, specifically between George Washington and King George III. Designed for fourth graders, the lesson aims to help students identify central ideas, understand differing viewpoints (Loyalists vs. Patriots), and articulate historical arguments in writing. Key components include reading the book *George vs. George*, engaging in partner discussions, and participating in activities that deepen comprehension of the conflict's causes and effects. Students will reflect on the language of conflict, articulate their understanding through journal entries, and engage in group discussions to explore how the same historical events may be perceived differently based on individual perspectives.