Sam the Minuteman Study Guide

HarperCollins I Can Read level 3. New York Times Outstanding Book! <BR>
Through Nathaniel Benchley's tale of the American Revolution from a young boy's eyes, Sam the Minuteman, students will learn: <BR> About the Author: Learn about Nathaniel Benchley. <BR> Historical Background: Learn about the Revolutionary War.
Vocabulary words used throughout the book, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. <BR> Literary Techniques: Cause and effect, similes, metaphors, mood.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Anger, fear, justice, freedom and responsibility. <BR> Activities and Writing Assignments: Timelines, maps, poetry, crossword, history, cooking, journal, hat, Declaration of Independence, Liberty Bell, our American freedoms. <BR> Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Sam the Minuteman by Nathaniel Benchley. <BR><BR> All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview! <BR><BR>

• Large 8.5x11 printed workbook format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes
• Every question has plenty of whitespace for student's answers
• Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice
• Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment
• Provides a permanent record of the student's work
• Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher!
• Study guides do not contain the text of the story, play, poems, or book.
• Recommended for 1-3
• Massachusetts, 1775