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Paul Revere is from Massachusetts.
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Johnny Tremain: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
"In Johnny Tremain you have read how Johnny aided Paul Revere on his famous midnight ride of April 18, 1775. Today, you will read the historical account of this ride. Did you know that Paul Revere was not alone in warning every 'Middlesex village and farm?' You will find out who else was with him."
Paul Revere began his famous midnight ride in 1775
As you study Paul Revere, have students learn about primary source documents while researching their family histories.
Paul Revere's Ride
This lesson explores the political situation in Boston in 1775, using Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" to introduce the beginning of the American Revolution. (Grades K-2)
Paul Revere, American Patriot
Learn about Paul Revere by examining first-person accounts, works of historical fiction, a popular narrative poem, and other resources. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
The Landlord's Tale. Paul Revere's Ride
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Paul Revere House
The Real Story of Revere's Ride, Virtual Midnight Ride, Recreate the Midnight Ride, Revere's Own Words, Longfellow's Poem, Images of Revere's Ride, Paul Revere's Ride - MP3 Audio
Why Do We Remember Revere? Paul Revere's Ride in History and Literature
(Grades 6-8)
Why Do We Remember Revere? Paul Revere's Ride in History and Literature
This EDSITEment lesson contains four activities for students to examine how the historical Paul Revere’s ride differs from the account in Longfellow’s poem, then reflect on why this event is so significant in American cultural history. The activities involve a study of the historical context of both Revere and Longfellow, a discussion of Longfellow’s poem and its central themes and historical references, and an analysis of the ride’s iconic status for the developing American nation. Two reproducible handouts accompany these activities. (Grade 8)
