Burning Washington:  Dolley Madison’s Historical Letter

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Grade : 5 

Objectives :  By the end of the lesson students will :

·        review and discuss their knowledge of the War of 1812 and brainstorm what they know about the taking of Washington in a K-W- L chart

·        analyze the taking of Washington and the personal feelings of Dolley Madison by reading and discussing her famous letter to her sister

·        reflect upon the taking of Washington, Dolley Madison’s position, and the War of 1812 by responding to Dolley Madison’s in a one or more page letter as her sister

SOL :  5.6 (C)  The student will describe the growth and change in America from 1801-1861, with emphasis on the principal relationships between the United States and the European Powers.

Center for Technology and Teacher Education, University of Virginia, This module was created by Nicole Colavito, University of Virginia