Treasurers
“Taking a Stand”
This Week’s Theme: Heroes Young and Old
What do you know about the American Revolution?
Why did the colonists decided to fight the British?
Our Stories Include:
“Deborah Sampson: Patriot Soldier Disguised as a Man”
Deborah Sampson cuts her hair and disguises herself to look like a man.
What was being a soldier like for Deborah?
What did the army do to thank Deborah for her service?
“Letters from the Revolution”
“Sleds on Boston Common”
What was it like to be a child in Boston at the time of the Revolutionary War?
What makes this day special for Henry?
Who ordered the closing of Boston Harbor in 1774 and why did he close it?
What problems do the Patriots face because the Harbor was closed?
“Paul Revere’s Ride” - an excerpt from the poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
“The Shot Heard Around the World”
Skill: Drawing Conclusions
To draw conclusions, you connect two or more pieces of information from a story and use these text
clues to arrive at a new understanding of a character or an event. This includes events that move the
plot forward or foreshadow future events.
Vocabulary:
Governor – the leader or head of government of a colony or state
Inspect – to look closely or carefully
Instruct – is to command
Navigation – is the science or skill of guiding the course of a ship or airplane
Patriots – people who love and enthusiastically serve their country
Stark – something that is harsh and grim
Tyrant – a ruler who uses force in a cruel or an unjust way