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Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources for George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides

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Use George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides by Rosalyn Schanzer to turn your read aloud or small group work into a time to improve comprehension and talk about the text in purposeful ways.

Uncover the wartime decisions of both sides of the American Revolution. This high-interest non-fiction text breaks through the labels of right and wrong and encourages readers to use higher-order thinking skills to explore the perspectives of both King George and George Washington. Ideal for a Book Club focused on comparing and contrasting point of view, this book's detailed illustrations and other features of non-fiction text support readers' analysis of the decisions each George made before, and throughout the war.

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Instructional Overview

The instructional overview includes instructional background for comparing and contrasting point of view, instructional objectives for each of the Book Club meetings, and a list of the materials and preparation necessary to host the George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides Book Club.

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Management Resources

The management resources include a Book Club Calendar, conversation prompts, Student Self-Evaluation forms, Reading Response Board (with optional Common Core alignment), and an Expectations for Book Club anchor chart.

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Meeting 1

Capture student attention with the display of an ambiguous image such as the old/young woman. Using this discussion, students will see that their own perspective impacts what they see. This concept is then applied to reading Rosalyn Schanzer's George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides where students will explore the pre-war and wartime perspectives of George Washington and King George.

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Meeting 2

During this George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides Book Club meeting students will look at the Boston Tea Party from both the British and the American perspectives. Students will use a graphic organizer to track their thinking about the similarities and differences between the two sides.

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Careful review of the features of non-fiction text included in George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides by Rosalyn Schanzer helps students to see the perspectives of both King George and George Washington. As students complete the graphic organizer, they will see that both sides had similar feelings about the other.

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This final George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides Book Club meeting provides students with an opportunity to reflect on their learning related to comparing and contrasting point of view. Discussion includes how the author's presentation of both sides of this war effected them as a reader. The culminating activity requires students to write from the perspective of each George.

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Vocabulary Connections with George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides

This set of vocabulary development resources for George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides highlights the words that are most important for students to know and understand while reading the book. Through engaging in fun word games, matching words to definitions, and practicing how to categorize words, students will develop the vocabulary necessary to comprehend this story and many others.

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Focus Assessment and Rubric

Use this six-question assessment to determine whether or not students understand the key concepts associated with Perspective.

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Comprehension Assessment with George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides

This 9 question Common Core aligned assessment can be used to determine students' overall comprehension of George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides and their mastery of the Common Core State Standards.

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About the Book

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Title: George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides

Author: Rosalyn Schanzer

Genre: Nonfiction

Themes: President's Day

ISBN: 9781426300424

Publisher's Summary:

George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides offers a lively, nuanced look at the American Revolution by focusing on two pivotal figures: King George III of England and George Washington of the American colonies. Rather than presenting a simple tale of heroes and villains, Rosalyn Schanzer's book encourages students to consider multiple perspectives. Schanzer introduces readers to both Georges, showing their similarities, differences, and the complexities of their motivations. The book explores the reasons behind the colonies' quest for independence and the British government's response, highlighting debates about loyalty, freedom, and leadership.

The story unfolds with clear explanations of the events leading up to the Revolution, the formation of the Continental Army, and the critical battles and turning points of the war. Schanzer brings history to life with detailed illustrations, authentic quotes, and descriptions of life on both sides of the conflict—including how government, society, and even uniforms differed. There is a strong emphasis on primary sources and historical accuracy, making the book an invaluable resource for teachers aiming to foster critical thinking and empathy in the classroom. George vs. George is especially useful for lessons on perspective, conflict, and the importance of understanding history from all angles. This engaging account helps students see that the American Revolution was not just a story of good versus evil, but a complicated struggle with real people on both sides.

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Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources for George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides