The American Revolution focuses on bringing to light the decisions and events of this great war that have played an important part in shaping the history of America. Each lesson includes a reading selection with background information on important people and events, as well as an activity skills page. Activities are focused on using informational text to develop reading comprehension skills. Topics covered include colonial settlement and expansion; causes of the war; and the leaders, battles, and outcomes of the American Revolution. Activities include: -Graphic organizers -Time lines -Discussion questions -Map analysis -Research opportunities Correlated to current national and state standards

The American Revolution focuses on bringing to light the decisions and events of this great war that have played an important part in shaping the history of America. Each lesson includes a reading selection with background information on important people and events, as well as an activity skills page. Activities are focused on using informational text to develop reading comprehension skills. Topics covered include colonial settlement and expansion; causes of the war; and the leaders, battles, and outcomes of the American Revolution.

Activities include:

-Graphic organizers

-Time lines

-Discussion questions

-Map analysis

-Research opportunities

Correlated to current national and state standards

The American Revolution book by Mark Twain for fifth to eighth grades provides information on the events leading up to the American Revolution, the American victory, and the beginning of the United States government. This social studies resource book helps students examine the historical decisions of leaders of the time, as well as everyday people, while providing activities to develop reading comprehension skills. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.