The Fighting Ground | Activities :&: Classroom Projects

Fun Classroom Activities

The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will allow your students to interact with each other, be creative, and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply studying.

1. A Hessian's Viewpoint

Rewrite a scene from the book from the point of view of the young Hessian. Describe his thoughts and feelings about holding Jonathan prisoner.

2. Costume Party

Come to class dressed as one of the characters from the book. If you choose a soldier, be sure your uniform is authentic.

3. Current Events Comparison

Bring in articles about current wars around the globe, and discuss how they are similar to and different from the Revolutionary War.

4. German Word...
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