Aaron and Alexander: Lesson 6: Compare and Contrast Two Significant Individuals

After learning about The Revolutionary War and reading Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History By Don Brown, students will write an essay either comparing and contrasting Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton's political participation or their political views. Students will engage in a cooperative learning activity to brainstorm, use a graphic organizer to compare and contrast and use a rubric to evaluate their final product.

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 60 Minute(s)
Keywords: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Revolutionary War, Patriots, Loyalists, Colonists, Integrated, Lesson Plan, Writng, Compare and Contrast, Language Arts, Civics, Expository Writing, Relevant Details, Summarize
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Instructional Technique,  Learning Goal
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades K-5

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