American Revolution (1775-1781) Resources
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WORKSHEETS
Boys of Wartime Common Core Activities
Connect history and literature with the Boys of Wartime novels by Laurie Calkhoven. Students will experience the Siege…Subjects:War StoriesU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American Revolution (1775-1781) -
WORKSHEETS
The American Revolution Crossword
Students use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle about The American Revolution.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781) -
DAILY WARM-UPS
"The Star Spangled Banner" Reading Warm-Up
Learn the history behind the "The Star-Spangled Banner" while improving students' reading skills. This printable warm-up…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLanguage Arts and Writing -
BOOK GUIDES
Reading Guide for Chains
Extend students' learning with discussion topics for Chains, a National Book Award finalist. The questions in this…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureHistorical Fiction -
ASSESSMENT
Benedict Arnold Multiple Choice Quiz
Give pupils this printable multiple-choice quiz to teach them more about Benedict Arnold, the American Revolutionary…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781) -
REFERENCE
Betsy Ross Biography: Reading Warm-Up for Grades 1 & 2
In this nonfiction reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Betsy Ross and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:ReadingAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781) -
ACTIVITIES
American Revolution Books by Jean Fritz
Activities, lessons, web resources, and references to teach Jean Fritz's American Revolution books.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingAmerican Revolution (1775-1781) -
LESSON PLANS
Readers Theater Script: Johnny Tremain
Students develop a script for Johnny Tremain, by Esther Forbes, the story of an apprentice who becomes involved with…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureHistorical FictionAmerican Revolution (1775-1781) -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Site of the Boston Massacre
View the site of the Boston Massacre, where Crispus Attucks was the first man killed in the Revolutionary War.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781)African-American History -
REFERENCE
Born on the 4th of July
Fun facts about people who have their birthday on Independence Day.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781) -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Birth of America Printables Slideshow
The printable resources included in this slideshow teach students about the events surrounding the signing of the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781) -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Favorite July 4th Activities Slideshow
Celebrate Independence Day with your students before they leave for summer vacation using our favorite printables,…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781)Social Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
"Yankee Doodle" Reading Warm-Up (Gr. 5 & 6)
Learn about the origins of "Yankee Doodle". This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with a…Subjects:MusicArt, Music and DramaReading Comprehension -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Firm in the Faith
Develop students' reading skills with this printable passage of historical fiction and comprehension questions. Students…Subjects:American Revolution (1775-1781)American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
"Yankee Doodle" Reading Warm-Up (Gr. 1 & 2)
The printable reading warm-up helps students develop literacy skills while learning about American history. Students…Subjects:American Revolution (1775-1781)American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Forge Discussion Guide
This reading guide for Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson includes a pre-reading activity about the French and Indian War,…Subjects:Historical FictionAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781) -
TEACHING RESOURCE
African-Americans in the Revolutionary War
African-American slaves were prohibited from serving in the military during the Revolutionary War.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781)Equality Struggles -
GAMES AND APPS
The Shot Heard 'Round the World
Answer questions about the American Revolution and try to collect more cards than your opponents.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781)