American Revolution Biography Menu Board
There are many who played an important role in the American Revolution. In order to
learn more about those who helped shape our nation, you will complete items from the
menu below.
Essential Question
Who played a significant role in the American Revolution and what was the individual’s contribution?
Objective
Students will identify important people of the Revolutionary War.
Standards:
SS4H4: The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.
a. Trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America, including the French and Indian War,
British Imperial Policy that led to the 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan “no taxation without representation,” the
activities of the Sons of Liberty, and the Boston Tea Party.
b. Explain the writing of the Declaration of Independence; include who wrote it, how it was written, why it was
necessary, and how it was a response to tyranny and the abuse of power.
c. Describe the major events of the American Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and
British defeat; include the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.
d. Describe key individuals in the American Revolution with emphasis on King George III, George Washington,
Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, and John Adams.
ELACC4W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
a. Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g.,
headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples
related to the topic.
c. Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases. (e.g., another, for example, also,
because).
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
ELACC4W7: Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different topics.
People who assisted in the American Revolution:
Nathan Hale
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Benedict Arnold
Abigail Adams
Francis Marion
Thomas Paine
Samuel Adams
http://www.kidinfo.com/American_History/American_Revolution.html
http://mrnussbaum.com/ampeople/
http://www.kathimitchell.com/revolt.htm
http://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution.php
http://libertyskids.com/arch_who.html
American Revolution Biography Menu Board
Main dish – Choose one person that you would like to research. This should
be a person that you are somewhat unfamiliar with and one that you find
interesting. Be sure that you can locate enough quality information on the person
before making your decision. Choose one of the following products to create on
the individual. Use the attached graphic organizer to record your information. You
may/may not use all parts of the organizer, but make it useful to fit your research
information.
Choice #1: Bio Cube
Using your completed graphic organizer and the following guide, create a bio cube to
share information about your chosen person.
Side 1: your name, famous person’s name, date and place of birth and death, two symbols to
represent your person ex: battery symbolizes ability to keep going, candle represents vigilance
Side 2: picture of your person and five awesome adjectives to describe the person
Side 3: Why was this person important to the American Revolution?
Side 4: interesting facts/famous quote/character traits/accomplishments/honors received
Side 5: personal information (early/late life, family)
Side 6: list of resources/life lesson – something you learned from this person, things you
admire about the person
Choice #2: Paper Doll
Using the paper doll template, create a paper doll to mimic your famous person.
Remember to use clothing that relates to your famous person. Use the templates for
clothing. You will keep your paper doll in a manila pocket folder. Using your completed
graphic organizer, creatively decorate your pocket folder with information and images.
Front of folder: your name, famous person’s name, date and place of birth and
death, five awesome adjectives to describe the person, importance to the
American Revolution, interesting facts, life lesson – something you learned from
this person, things you admire about individual, images to fill empty space
Back of folder: famous quote, character traits, accomplishments, honors
received, personal information (early/late life, family), images to fill empty space,
list of resources
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Speaking Avatar
Using the following website, your own username and password
(provided by teacher), knowledge gained during your “main dish”
research, and your imagination …create a speaking avatar to tell about
the individual from your main dish.
https://www.voki.com/classroom/login_status.php
American Revolution Biography Menu Board
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Name: __________________________
Famous individual: ____________________________________
Date and place of birth
Date and place of death
Awesome adjectives to describe the person
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Role played in the American Revolution
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Personal information (early/late life; family; education)
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Life lesson: something important you learned from this person/something you admire
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Interesting Facts
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Quotable Quote: something important this person said
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