Events Leading to the American Revolution
Chapter 10 in History Alive
We have been discussing the events leading to the American Revolution in class. We
have read information from our books, extra worksheets and watched several episodes of
Liberty’s Kids. Instead of having a test over chapter 10, you will choose one of the following
projects to complete. This is a chance for students to be creative in showing what they learned in
the unit. Creativity is important, but so is having correct detailed information. Be sure your
project contains both.
1. A RAFTs writing project:
a. Role of the Writer: You will be a reporter for a newspaper in the colonies
during the 1760-1770s. (Similar to James & Sarah from Liberty’s Kids)
b. Audience: The people reading this would be fellow colonists.
c. Format: You will be writing 4 newspaper articles in a newspaper you make
yourself.
d. Topic: You will be choosing 4 events that lead to the American Revolution.
Write about the event itself and the causes and effects of each event in
regards to how they will affect the colonists.
e. I will be looking at grammar, writing and spelling skills as well.
f. Feel free to type the final paper or even make your own “newspaper.” (I have
paper you can use)
2. A Timeline: You will make a timeline describing at LEAST 8 events that led to the
American Revolution. Your timeline must include a description (not what caused it)
of each event (2-3 sentences depending on the event) as well as a small picture of the
event. Please be sure pictures are drawn and not pasted pictures you printed. I have
large poster paper for you if you need it. Use your notes, your text book, or other
resources to help you with the descriptions. You are always encouraged to do extra
research if you would like. I will be looking at writing and grammar skills as well.
3. A narrative story told through the eyes of a colonist, which describes at least five
events along with their causes and effects. Quality writing is expected. If you
choose to use dialog, it needs to be written correctly. You can type or handwrite your
final piece. I will be looking at writing, grammar and spelling as well.
For the parents:
Go over the options with your child and help them to decide which option would be best
for them. Please circle and initial whichever choice you both decide would be best. The
project is due April 16. And of course if it is finished early, please feel free to turn it in
early. Students will have time to work on the project in class, but I am sure will also need
time to work on it at home as well.