Discerning facts vs. fiction
Identifying Redcoats and Patriots (from the descriptions in the novel
Performance based component (Literature task, Narrative task, and Research Simulation task)
Explore word definitions, and figures of speech
Map skills based on the descriptions in text
Predictions
Charts for understanding
Retelling the story to reinforce understanding
Lesson on how to draw Somerset, the British warship
Comparing two sources
Writing paragraph answers to a prompt with introduction, facts and conclusion
Reading facts on the Lantern ride from a first hand account to accompany this book
Cursive writing skills sheet
Critical thinking skills and extending the thinking
Venn Diagram activity
Drawing activity related to adjectives and facts written in a descriptive page
Creating a coin by reading description in text
Includes Henry W. Longfellow's famous poem, "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere."
A Tic Tac Toe board to encourage artistic choices in demonstrating comprehension.