The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

1. The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Day 4

2. Concept talk How can people promote freedom?

3. Partner Share • Why is representation in government important? • What would happen if your street were the only street in your neighborhood that had no representation in your local government? • What is one reason people might start a revolution in their country? What do people hope to get after a revolution?

4. Amazing Words • Liberty- the right or power to do as one pleases • Paul Revere risked his life so he and the other colonists could achieve liberty. • Government- is the body ruling a country, state or district • Our nation’s government is located in Washington, D.C.

5. Vocabulary • Fate- destiny • His fate was decided at birth. • Fearless- bold • He acted fearless in front of the girls.

6. Vocabulary • Glimmer- dim light • We read in the glimmer of light. • Lingers-stays • The smell of smoke lingers long after the cigar was put out.

7. Vocabulary • Magnified-made to look larger • He magnified the ant to look at it. • Somber-gloomy • He stared with a somber look after they lost the game

8. Vocabulary • Steed- high spirited horse • He rode proudly on his steed. TEACH YOUR PARTNER THIS WORD

9. Subject-Verb Agreement • Judy rent a movie to watch with her friend. • Robbie and Rachel eats in the pizzeria. • All students competes for the prizes. • Sue go with Sam to the store. • She sitted at the table by the window. • Pat finish his project early. • Jack and Jill bringed a new pail of water.

10. Vocabulary • Endings –s, -ed, -ing • Glimmered • Magnifying • Lingers • How does knowing these endings help you understand the meaning of words • Find words in The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere that end with –s, -ed, -ing

11. Daily Fix it Lets take a look at our Daily Fix it

12. Writing • Historical fiction • Imagine you are the friend of a famous person in history. • Write a story about an experience you had with this person.