Examining Our History: American Revolution

Lesson 19
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ELA

Unit 4

4th Grade

Lesson 19 of 24

Objective


Analyze the role of Black people during the American Revolution.

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Analyze the role of Black people during the American Revolution. How were they affected by the American Revolution and what impact did they have on the War?

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • Why did the experience of Black people in the colonies differ depending on where they lived? ("Betwixt & Between")

  • How did Black people contribute to the development of the colonies? ("Betwixt & Between")

  • What does Burke mean by the line "Liberty, independence, freedom for whom?" (Black Heroes)

  • Why are Black heroes of the American Revolution often "erased" from the history books? (Black Heroes)

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Vocabulary


merchant

n.

a person who buys and sells goods for money ("Betwixt and Between")

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Common Core Standards


  • RI.4.2 — Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
  • RI.4.3 — Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
  • SL.4.3 — Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.
  • SL.4.4 — Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
  • W.4.9 — Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Supporting Standards

L.4.4
L.4.6
RF.4.3
RF.4.4
RI.4.1
RI.4.4
RI.4.9
RI.4.10
W.4.10
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