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Many Rides of Paul Revere, The

Publication Information
Author:  Giblin, James Cross Illustrator:  
Title:  Many Rides of Paul Revere, The Date:  2007
Publisher:  Scholastic City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  ISBN 13-978-0-439-57290-3 ISBN, hardback:  

Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:  
Family:   Yes Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:  

General Information:
Book Type(s):    biography and autobiography, nonfiction

HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies| language arts - reading

Summary:
A biography of Paul Revere tha is not intended to refute history ( Longfellow's attempt to create an American hero). Rather this account contains some intriguing details of Revere's childhood, military career, family life and Revolutionary War leadership. Excellent selection of archival photographs.

Teaching Ideas:
Perfect example for nonfiction Literature Circle Discussion opportunity. Since the "Midnight Ride" is included in the text finish with a readers' theater.How was Paul Revere a Renaissance Man? Compare/contrast with da Vinci.

Teaching Strategies:
bullet Book Conversations
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bullet DR-TA: Directed Reading Thinking Activity
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bullet K-W-L Instruction Strategy
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bullet Think-Pair-Share
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bullet Venn Diagrams
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Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet History > region > U.S. history > founding of the country
bullet History > region > U.S. history > founding of the country > early American life
bullet History > region > U.S. history > American Revolution
bullet History > region > U.S. history > American Revolution > Boston Tea Party
bullet Literature and Language > authors > Longfellow, Henry Wordsworth
bullet History > region > U.S. history > American Revolution > well known people > Paul Revere
bullet Work > apprenticeship


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