Paul’s service to our country began when he fought in the French and Indian War. After the war, Paul became one of the first members of the Sons of Liberty, voicing his dissatisfaction with paying taxes to England, and eventually played an integral role in the Boston Tea Party. Paul Revere is also considered one of the first American spies, making his famous midnight ride to warn American soldiers that the British were heading to Lexington. His multi-faceted efforts toward gaining independence from British rule make Paul one of the most notable leaders of the Revolutionary era.
Find a map of the thirteen colonies online. Print the map and label the colonies: Virginia, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Say the colonies while writing the names or pointing to the words. Notice the names of states are proper nouns. Proper nouns are capitalized.
1748 – Begins work in his father’s shop
1756 – Joins the Massachusetts regiment
1757 – Marries Sara Orne
1765 – British Parliament passes the Stamp Act, taxing newspapers and print items
1767 – British Parliament passes the Townshend Acts, taxing glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea
1770 – Boston Massacre occurs on King Street and Paul creates a famous engraving of the event
1773 – Participates in the Boston Tea Party
1775 – Makes his famous ride to warn Americans of the British coming to attack
1776 – Second Continental Congress takes place in Philadelphia, approving the Declaration of Independence
1783 – Treaty of Paris signed
1818 – Dies on May 10, 1818
Make a tin lantern. Wash an empty tin can. Fill with water and freeze. Once frozen solid, place the can on a folded towel and lay atop a hard surface. This will keep the can from rolling while hammering. Carefully use a hammer and nail to punch holes in the can. Refreeze as needed. When the design is complete, thaw and empty. Add a wire handle. A battery-operated votive will light the lantern.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s ballad, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, has been recited for generations. Written decades after the historic ride, this piece of writing is considered narrative fiction, meaning it is based on a historic event but not all the details penned in the poem occurred as they actually happened.
Primary source documents, first-hand testimonies, or personal writings composed at the time and place of an event, are generally considered the most accurate sources. Discuss reliable sources and the importance of first-hand accounts. Talk about fact and opinion.
Make a tin lantern. Wash an empty tin can. Fill with water and freeze. Once frozen solid, place the can on a folded towel and lay atop a hard surface. This will keep the can from rolling while hammering. Carefully use a hammer and nail to punch holes in the can. Refreeze as needed. When the design is complete, thaw and empty. Add a wire handle. A battery-operated votive will light the lantern.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s ballad, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, has been recited for generations. Written decades after the historic ride, this piece of writing is considered narrative fiction, meaning it is based on a historic event but not all the details penned in the poem occurred as they actually happened.
Primary source documents, first-hand testimonies, or personal writings composed at the time and place of an event, are generally considered the most accurate sources. Discuss reliable sources and the importance of first-hand accounts. Talk about fact and opinion.
David Adler’s books provide elementary learners with detailed biographies about the leaders who helped form the foundation of our nation. If your learner begins to ask questions about other influential men and women of the time, consider A Picture Book of George Washington (1989; reprinted Holiday House, 2018), A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin (1990; reprinted Holiday House, 2018), or A Picture Book of John and Abigail Adams (Holiday House, 2010). This series of picture books integrates text and illustration to present children with important details of our nation’s history and founding leaders.