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Introduction to Lesson - Sons of Liberty

  1. Educator outlines the lesson about the Sons of Liberty and indicates that students will see a video. Educator allocates students to work in either Patriot or Loyalist groups.

(5 mins)

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  • Show the video of the scene for discussion.

(5 mins)

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  • Ask the groups to appoint a note taker and discuss as follows

(15 mins):

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    • Patriot Groups - The reasons they support The Sons of Liberty.�
    • Loyalist Groups - The reasons they oppose The Sons of Liberty.

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  • Each group to report the key points of their discussion.

(10 mins)

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  • Educator summarizes key points and allocates any project work required. (10-15 mins)

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Introduction to Lesson

In this lesson, you will have the opportunity to discuss the events leading up to the start of the American Revolution.

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You will see a video and discuss what you learned. Then in groups, debate which side you will support.

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Sons Of Liberty - Video

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Classroom Activity Overview

In your groups discuss and use this worksheet to write down the reasons why you:

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  • As a Patriot, support the Sons of Liberty

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or

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  • As a Loyalist, oppose the Sons of Liberty

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Fill out the pros and cons list with the information you have learned about the Sons of Liberty.

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Classroom Activity Overview

Use these worksheets to summarize the main points of your argument to use when addressing the class.

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Lesson Summary

Complete your KWL to show what you have learned in this lesson.

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KWL Worksheet

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Additional Work

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