Examining Our History: American Revolution

Lesson 11
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ELA

Unit 4

4th Grade

Lesson 11 of 24

Objective


Defend whether one should side with the Loyalists or the Patriots.

Readings and Materials


  • All unit texts 

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Target Task


Discussion Prompt

Based on everything students have learned so far and the information from the text, what sides would students pick, the Loyalists or the Patriots? 

In your answer make sure to include information that describes: 

  • What the Patriots or Loyalists believed and why they agree 
  • How the Patriots or Loyalists treated Indigenous people and African Americans 

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Common Core Standards


  • SL.4.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
  • SL.4.3 — Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.
  • W.4.1 — Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information

Supporting Standards

L.4.1
L.4.1.a
L.4.2
L.4.6
SL.4.6
W.4.10
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