Sons of Liberty: Patriots and Terrorists

In this lesson, students engage in dialogue regarding the Sons of Liberty. Students will identify, explain and analyze arguments that the Sons of Liberty were both patriots and terrorists. The goal being to understand and reflect on perspectives. Students will understand historical narratives, while considering their own perspective.

Managing the Balance Between Freedom and Safety

This dialogic lesson is an excellent way for students to begin to generate their own thoughts on the balance between freedom and safety while being exposed to numerous potentially differing points of view and others life experiences. The lesson prepares students for future persuasive writing and argument with supporting evidence.