Created by
Krysta Robbins
This cyber lesson is
intended for 5th
grade.
You are about to embark upon a journey as you
experience the danger and excitement of Paul Revere’s
life during the American Revolution.
You will learn about Paul’s life as well as his decision
to be an express rider during the American Revolution; a
job that was not only important but also dangerous.
Would you be able to make such a difficult decision?
Would you handle the dangers of the job in the same
way as Paul?
Should Paul be considered a hero for his duties?
Reading journals
Highlighter
Pencil or erasable pen
Colored Pencils
Books:
And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?
Bernardo de Gálvez
Mercy Otis Warren: A Woman of the Revolution
Bunker’s Cove
Deborah Sampson: Soldier of the Revolution
You will
choose 1
of these.
Visit the following website which shows a map of
Paul Revere’s route (shown in blue). Click on the
images to see photographs and information about
his route. In your journal, explain at least three
facts you learned about his journey from the map
as well as at least two aspects of his journey you
hope to learn more about in the reading.
Paul’s Route
Using your background knowledge of the American
Revolution and Paul Revere, record some predictions for the
reading in your reading journal.
First, predict what Paul’s duties will include
as an express rider.
Second, predict what some hardships Paul
may come across on his trip.
Third, make at least one prediction for the
end of the biography.
All your predictions must be supported with clear
explanations as to why you feel that way.
As you read the story, record the major events that occur
during Paul’s ride. Provide details about the events based on
the story. These recordings will become a timeline later.
As you read, if any of your earlier predictions prove to be
true, highlight them and write the page number on which
they were proved true. Add more predictions as you read
the story. Record new predictions in a different color pen.
Watch a video of the story, And Then What Happened,
Paul Revere? by clicking on Paul below. Add any more
information you learn after hearing it a second time to your
timeline.
With a partner, go through the major events you both recorded
during the reading of the story. Together, create a timeline of Paul
Revere’s ride. Your timeline must have at least five major events
from his ride as well as plenty of details to explain those events.
Click on the moon below to create your interactive timeline
of Paul Revere’s midnight ride!
After you print it out, create pictures on your timeline where
appropriate to make it colorful and visually appealing.
Read one of the following leveled books from our reading program:
Mercy Otis Warren: A Woman of the Revolution
Bernardo de Gálvez
Deborah Sampson: Soldier of the Revolution
Bunker’s Cove
Using the interactive Venn diagram provided (use the link
below), complete a Venn diagram. This diagram will
compare and contrast Paul Revere to the person you read
about in the leveled books.
CHOOSE ONE of the following activities:
•
Visit the following website and write an online journal
entry as if you were a child during the American
Revolution. Include plenty of details about what you
see and experience on a daily basis as well as what
emotions you have about the war. Use details from
Paul Revere’s ride to help explain the events of the war.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Watch the 3-part movie, Midnight Ride. Take
notes on the details the movie describes about
Paul’s ride that were NOT in the story. Then write
a journal entry of at least 3 paragraphs describing
Paul’s ride using the NEWLY LEARNED
DETAILS from the movie.
Before Reading
Item
Assessed
3 Points
2 Points
1 Point
Before
Reading:
Paul
Revere’s
route map
There are at least 3
facts listed you
learned and at least 2
facts you would like
to learn. The facts
have strong details
and show good
thought.
You gave strong
predictions for all
three prompts, and
your predictions
include specific
details.
There are at least 3
facts listed you
learned and at least 2
facts you would like
to learn. The facts
could use more details
and thought.
There are not at least 3
facts listed you
learned and at least 2
facts you would like
to learn, or the facts
are inaccurate or too
general to understand.
You gave predictions
for all three prompts,
but the predictions
could use stronger
specific details.
Your predictions are
rather weak and are
missing needed
details, or you did not
respond to all three
prompts.
Before
Reading:
Predictions
for the
reading
During Reading
Item
Assessed
3 Points
2 Points
1 Point
During
Reading:
Major events
from Paul
Revere’s ride
There are at least 5
major events from
Revere’s ride listed
with strong details
from the story.
There are at least 5
major events from
Revere’s ride listed,
but they need
stronger details from
the story.
There are not a
minimum of 5 major
events listed, or the
events listed have
inaccurate
information.
During
Reading:
Prediction
verifications
and
additions
You highlighted any
predictions that
proved to be true and
gave the page number
on which it was
verified. You added
at least 2 predictions
as you read in a
different color.
You highlighted any
predictions that
proved to be true but
forgot to give the
page number on
which it was verified,
or you only added
one prediction in
another color.
You did not highlight
any predictions that
did not prove to be
true (if there were
any), or you did not
add additional
predictions.
After Reading
Item
Assessed
3 Points
2 Points
1 Point
After
Reading:
Timeline
Your timeline has
at least 5 major
events from
Revere’s ride, and
they are explained
with specific details
from the story. The
timeline has
appropriate
pictures, and it is
visually appealing
(nice to look at).
Your timeline has
at least 5 major
events from
Revere’s ride, but
they could be
explained with a
few more specific
details from the
story. The timeline
has pictures, and
overall it is visually
appealing.
Your timeline does
not have at least 5
major events, it is
missing many
needed details from
the story, or it is
missing pictures or
organization and
neatness.
Beyond Reading
Item
Assessed
3 Points
2 Points
1 Point
Beyond
Reading:
Venn
diagram
You completed a Venn
diagram for Paul Revere
and another person from the
war. There are at least four
items listed in every section
of the diagram.
You completed a Venn
diagram for Paul Revere
and another person from the
war. There are at least three
items listed in every section
of the diagram.
You completed a Venn
diagram for Paul Revere
and another person from the
war. There are at least two
items listed in every section
of the diagram.
Beyond
Reading:
Movie
journal entry
Your journal is at least 3
strong paragraphs with
specific details about Paul’s
ride from the movie that
were not included in the
story.
Your journal is at least 3
paragraphs with details
about Paul’s ride from the
movie that were not
included in the story. The
details could be a bit more
specific and descriptive.
Your journal entry includes
plenty of specific details
about what you see,
experience, and feel (for
emotions) during the
American Revolution.
Your journal entry includes
some specific details about
what you see, experience,
and feel during the war, but
more specific details would
make it stronger.
Your journal is at least 2
paragraphs with some
details about Paul’s ride
from the movie that were
not included in the story.
There are not enough details
to paint a clear picture of his
ride.
Your journal entry includes
few details about what you
see, experience, and feel
during the American
Revolution, or you did not
discuss all three parts of the
prompt.
OR:
Beyond
Reading:
Online
journal entry
Overall, this cyber lesson is intended for students to complete independently. Lower
ability readers would benefit from completing it in groups or with teacher guidance. This
cyber lesson could be completed as a center, in computer lab, or segments can be displayed
on a Smart Board for students to complete independently.
Before Reading: You may want the students to go through the map either with your
guidance or in groups, as some of syntax of Paul’s actual journal entries may be difficult
for students, especially lower readers, to comprehend.
During Reading: The movie can be viewed as a whole class to increase all students’
comprehension of the story. It also can serve as differentiation for lower readers to aid in
their comprehension of the story if you do not feel all students need it.
Beyond Reading: Lower readers would especially benefit from reading the leveled
books in a guided reading format, but you may want to use that method with all students.
Note: Deborah Sampson – below level, Bunker’s Cove – below level, Bernardo de
Gálvez – on level, Mercy Otis Warren – above level
Beyond Reading: The Liberty’s Kids movie would be great to watch as a whole class
and discuss. Then students could make their choice for which activity they will complete.
Books:
Fritz, Jean. And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?. Orlando: Harcourt, 1973.
Justice, Lee S. Deborah Sampson: Soldier of the Revolution. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2004.
Maldonado, Jaime. Bernardo de Gálvez. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2004.
Neufeld, David. Bunker’s Cove. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2004.
Oatman, Eric. Mercy Otis Warren: A Woman of the Revolution. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2004.
Websites:
Paul’s route website: http://www.paulreverehouse.org/ride/virtual.shtml
Events leading up to the war website: http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/revolutionarywartimeline.htm
Scholastic online journal website: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/our_america/revolutionary_war/
Paul Revere movie: http://www.earlyamerica.com/paul_revere.htm
And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? Video:
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=321B06A1-6C49-4395-BE7D3A90F7E160C1&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US
Interactive Timeline website: http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/timeline/
Hero characteristics website: http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/dept/d46/psy/dev/Fall01/hero/qualities.html
Dictionary: www.dictionary.com
Interactive Venn Diagram: http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/venn/
Liberty’s Kids Midnight Ride movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmZKyH8
qqOg&feature=PlayList&p=9950AFDD4C4AF32C&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=9 (Links to parts 2 and 3 are in the right
margin of this site.)