Tom Jones
(Manchester - United States)I am a retired high school principal in my 3rd year of post-retirement re-employment teaching high school English.
Revolutionary War Historical Fiction Novel Study
Description:Students will be exposed to a wide variety of historical fiction surrounding the Revolutionary War time period. These texts will help students gain a better understanding of the events leading up to and into the Revolutionary War. Four different texts will be used to help reach the needs of all learners based on their comprehension abilities. Students will work on comprehending texts while applying metacognition to their work through visualizations and summarizations. With interactive work between students in each text, children will gain a better understanding of the Revolutionary War and truly experience life from the inside. With this novel study, students are able to look at the events through fictional individual's eyes and begin to put themselves into the various situations that led to the freedoms they are still privy to today. Students will be exposed to new vocabulary, writing activities, character development, summarizing, and visualizing strategies. With a wide variety of activities to stimulate all learners, students will walk away with an abundant amount of skills to help them fine tune their reading abilities.
Last Updated:Oct-20-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Unit
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- Contributed By: Holly Mercado
Introduction of Revolutionary War Novel Study
Description:An overview of the four novels is provided, as well as a suggested weekly and daily schedule for completing activities for the Revolutionary War Novel Study.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Other
Before the Unit Begins Activities
Description:A list of activities to complete before the Revolutionary War Novel Study begins.
Last Updated:Nov-09-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Other
Daily Discussion Questions
Description:Discussion questions to go along with each of the four Revolutionary War novels.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Other
Day 1: Summarizing and Week 1 Vocabulary
Description:Students will be introduced to the reading strategy of summarizing from the text, Brother in Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys of Sudan by Mary Williams. They will also be introduced to the vocabulary for week 1.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 2: Visualizing
Description:Students will be introduced to the reading strategy of visualzing from the text, The Seashore Book by Charlotte Zolotow.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 3: Revolutionary War Anticipatory Guides and Packet Guidelines
Description:Students will be introduced to their Revolutionary War novel through an anticipation guide, as well as learn the guidelines for their packet used throughout the novel.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 4: Revolutionary War Novel Reading and Vocabulary Review
Description:Students will read from their Revolutionary War novels and complete their packet on summarizing and visualizing. They will also review their vocabulary word and definitions.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 5: Revolutionary War Novel Reading, Week 1 Quiz, Character Comparison, and Sequencing Activity
Description:Students will read from their Revolutionary War novels and complete their packet on summarizing and visualizing. They will also complete a vocabulary and comprehension assessment for week 1. Finally students will work on completing a character comparison and sequencing activity from their novel.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 6: Revolutionary War Novel Reading and Week 2 Vocabulary
Description:Students will read from their Revolutionary War novels and complete their packet on summarizing and visualizing. They will also be introduced to week 2 vocabulary from their novel.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 7: Revolutionary War Novel Reading
Description:Students will read from their Revolutionary War novels and complete their packet on summarizing and visualizing.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 8: Revolutionary War Novel Reading
Description:Students will read from their Revolutionary War novels and complete their packet on summarizing and visualizing.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 9: Revolutionary War Novel Reading and Vocabulary Review
Description:Students will read from their Revolutionary War novels and complete their packet on summarizing and visualizing. They will also review their vocabulary word and definitions.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 10: Revolutionary War Novel Reading, Week 2 Quiz, Character Comparison, and Sequencing Activity
Description:Students will read from their Revolutionary War novels and complete their packet on summarizing and visualizing. They will also complete a vocabulary and comprehension assessment for week 2. Finally students will work on completing a character comparison and sequencing activity from their novel.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 11: Revolutionary War Novel Reading and Week 3 Vocabulary
Description:Students will read from their Revolutionary War novels and complete their packet on summarizing and visualizing. They will also be introduced to week 3's vocabulary from their novel.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 12: Revolutionary War Novel Reading
Description:Students will read from their Revolutionary War novels and complete their packet on summarizing and visualizing.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 13: Revolutionary War Novel Reading
Description:Students will read from their Revolutionary War novels and complete their packet on summarizing and visualizing.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 14: Revolutionary War Novel Reading and Vocabulary Review
Description:Students will read from their Revolutionary War novels and complete their packet on summarizing and visualizing. They will also review their vocabulary word and definitions.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 15: Revolutionary War Novel Reading, Week 3 Quiz, Character Comparison, and Sequencing Activity
Description:Students will read from their Revolutionary War novels and complete their packet on summarizing and visualizing. They will also complete a vocabulary and comprehension assessment for week 3. Finally students will work on completing a character comparison and sequencing activity from their novel.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 16: Talk Show Final Project and Vocabulary Review
Description:Guidelines for a final project involving an Oprah like talk show. Students will also review their vocabulary through a variety of games and activities.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 17: Final Project Work and Vocabulary Review
Description:Students will work on their final project and review their vocabulary.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 18: Vocabulary Assessment and Final Project Work
Description:Students will take a final vocabulary assessment and finalize their Oprah talk show project.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 19: Plot Project and Presentation of Oprah Talk Show
Description:Students will showcase their Oprah talk show and be introduced to a plot project for their novel.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 20: Plot Project and Final Comprehension Assessment
Description:Students will continue to work on their final plot project and take a final comprehension assessment over their Revolutionary War novel.
Last Updated:Aug-04-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Unit
Response to Intervention: RTI Activities
Description:A variety of Response To Intervention activities to help struggling students comprehend their Revolutionary War novel.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan

