Design a Sons of Liberty Broadside
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Design a Sons of Liberty Broadside" is written for 2nd Grade to 4th Grade (Ages 7-10). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Design a Sons of Liberty broadside for 2nd to 4th grade: a big printed notice frame with a title, picture box and lines, plus 4 persuasive word tips. Part of our Boston Tea Party holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Students design a notice asking colonists to protest the tea tax, using strong words and a reason. Display the finished broadsides together.
What students will practice
- Teaches 2nd to 4th grade students what happened at the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773, and why colonists protested the tax on tea.
- Helps students plan, organize what they find out and write about it in their own words.
- Made for 2nd to 4th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use "Design a Sons of Liberty Broadside"?
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Students design a notice asking colonists to protest the tea tax, using strong words and a reason. Display the finished broadsides together.
What is "Design a Sons of Liberty Broadside"?
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One page that explains a broadside was a big printed notice. It has a Title line, a picture box and writing lines, plus 4 Tips for persuasive words and a sample slogan, No tax without a vote!
Can I use "Design a Sons of Liberty Broadside" at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 2nd Grade to 4th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 2nd Grade to 4th Grade Boston Tea Party resources are there?
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3 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 Boston Tea Party resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Boston Tea Party activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Boston Tea Party resources for?
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These are written for 2nd Grade to 4th Grade students, roughly ages 7-10. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Boston Tea Party resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 2nd Grade to 4th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade to 4th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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