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Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 4
What topic	Boston tea party
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Lesson Introduction: The Boston Tea Party

Hook: A Tea Party with a Twist!

Imagine it’s the year 1773, and you’re a young person living in Boston. The sun is shining, and you are excited about attending a special tea party—except this isn’t any ordinary tea party! Your friends hear whispers of something exciting brewing in the harbor, and it might just change the course of history.

Setting the Scene

Prompt for Students:

• Close your eyes and picture yourself in Boston, surrounded by your family and friends. You have been hearing a lot about British soldiers and taxes, but what about this tea? Is it just a drink, or is it something much more?

Interactive Activity: Surprise Invitations

Pass out blank “invitations” made from colorful paper, where students can draw pictures of what they think a revolutionary tea party would look like. Encourage them to describe it with words like “rebellion,” “courage,” and “freedom.”

Discussion Questions

1. What do you think made the colonists so upset about tea?
2. What would you do if someone tried to charge you extra for your favorite drink?
3. How do you think our world would look today if the Boston Tea Party never happened?

Transition to Learning

After everyone has shared their exciting tea party ideas, let’s dive into the real story of the Boston Tea Party! Today, we’ll learn about the important events that led to this bold act of defiance against British rule and how it influenced our nation’s history. Get ready to explore the courage and creativity of the colonists who took a stand!

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By easing into the lesson with an engaging prompt and interactive activity, students can connect personally to the historical events, making the learning process both fun and meaningful!