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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-9)
Objective
Students will examine the historical context of the American Revolution and the major players on both sides, with a particular focus on black people’s lives during the war. In Ashes, Anderson develops a richly detailed world that draws from the history of the Revolutionary War. Beginning the book with knowledge of this time period in mind will increase student engagement and comprehension.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What was life like for black people in America in 1776? What were the causes of the American Revolution? How did slavery fit into this cause? Who are some important names we should be familiar with from the American Revolution? What are some major battles of the American Revolution, and where did they take place? Name the 13 colonies and locate them on a map.
Group Activity: Divide the class into groups. Each group should research one of the following topics: the...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.1, 9-10.1(a), 9-10.3, 9-10.9, 11-12.1, 11-12.1(a), 11-12.3, 11-12.9
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