The activity books that go along with those have fun project and cooking ideas, and lists. Released in 2006 through hyperion books, this picture book tells the story of five of the founding fathers of american independence. Paul revere he had a loud voice because of bad hearing george washington overly honest. The text is simple and often hilarious, while the illustrations are both nostalgic and entertaining. Students are divided into groups and listen to the teacher talk about john hancock while they mentally conjure up a make up story of this historical figure. This book may seem like a fun picture book for the younger set because the illustrations are very appealing. Oh yes, there was also tom jefferson, but he was annoyingly. Students read john, paul, george, and ben by lane smith. George washington and king george iii of britain had a great deal in common aside from sharing the same first name. John, paul, george and ben by lane smith or who was benjamin franklin. In this creative writing instructional activity, students practice creative. Little, brown books for young readers, 9780786848935, 40pp. John, paul, george and ben by lane smith, paperback barnes.
This humorous and factual history of five lads who grew up to become founding fathers brings the early days of american history to life with sass and substance, in lane smiths inimitable style. February 17 storybook monday john, paul, george and ben and. It is obvious from the title beatle reference that the book is full of winks to parents. If your fact is not true, explain in the proof why it is not true. Focuses on franklins role as an inventor, a picture book appropriate for ages 6 and up. John hancock you can read his signature from space. For the pursuit of readers aged 5 to just plain aged we would recomend this book for any age especially once they have started learning about history. In fact, despite the obvious titular reference, liverpudlian references are not the m. Within this book, smith blends fables and facts to entertain readers in the biographies of john hancock, paul revere, george washington, and benjamin franklin with special appearance from thomas jefferson. These lads were always getting into trouble for one reason or another. This dvd adaptation of lane smiths book is narrated by james earl jones and accompanied by scotty huff and robert reynolds beatles. An authors creative writing process for teachers 1st 5th students are divided into groups and listen to the teacher talk about john hancock while they mentally conjure up a make up story of this historical figure. John hancock, paul revere, george washington, and ben franklin.
Shortly after washingtons death in 1799, a preacher named mason locke weems published a biography of. John, paul, george, and ben book activity changing. Young john annoys the teacher with his boldness, young paul s loudness is infamous, young george has a penchant for lying, ben s smart mouth gives him a reputation as a knowitall, and tom is a little too independent for his own good. There were many options on this site, so be sure to check it out. John, paul, george, and ben book an amusing look at the american revolution gr 45 john, paul, george, and ben lesson plan. This is really the story of john, paul, george, ben, and tom. I own most of his books and i love almost everyone. In this creative writing lesson, students practice creative ideas by orally speaking about them and sharing them. How might the lives of these great americans have been affected by their childhoods, smith wonders. According to the author, john hancock, paul revere, george washington, ben franklin, and independent tom jefferson were always getting into trouble together as boys before getting into bigger trouble later in life with the king of england, george iii.
This book is aimed at children, but fun for adults. Oh yes, there was also tom jefferson, but he was annoyingly independent and hardly ever around. George is known for his honesty, and the cherrytree. July 6, 1747 july 18, 1792 was the united states first wellknown naval commander in the american revolutionary war. Activities black sillouets of the childrens heads learn more about john, paul, george ben and tom. Then they create a biography sheet focusing on how each founder got their reputation. Lane smith has been making kids and adults roar for years with books like the stinky cheese man, math curse and the true story of the three little pigs.
A comedic, mildly historically accurate look at john hancock, paul revere, george washington, and benjamin franklin. Smith turns the facts upside down and inside out, fabricating a series of hilarious childhood incidences to underscore the bestknown quality of each ones character george was an honest lad. Exploring historical fiction comprehension connection. John hancock, paul revere, george washington, benjamin franklin and thomas jefferson. American revolution books for kids 123 homeschool 4 me. It is a funny story that tells important facts and character traits about five of the founding fathers. One resource i know i will use with my students is a readers theater script. Read an agelevel appropriate book to younger students about benjamin frainklin and the founding of the united states such as. See more ideas about benjamin franklin, social studies and social studies activities. Video of a song and rhythmic speech piece using text from the book.
Aug 23, 2018 the entertaining book blends fact and fiction as it introduces readers to john hancock, paul revere, george washington and ben franklin. He made many friends and enemieswho accused him of piracyamong americas political elites, and his actions in british waters during the revolution earned him an international reputation which persists to this day. Molly leach a humorous look at five of our countrys founding fathers. Katies trunk by ann turner relative adverbs john, paul, george, and ben by lane smith prepositional phrases. A fun glimpse into what life might have been like for the founding fathers of the united states of america when they were boys. There are 109 questions that ask students to refer back to the text. Before viewing activities elicit and build students background knowledge of the american revolution. Reflect on the classs previous discussion during the before reading activity. This week i want to talk to you about john, paul, george and ben. Review this list with the class and ask students to brainstorm interesting topics for these famous people to discuss. Both loved to hunt and farm, both towered above most other men of their day, and both were dedicated husbands and fathers. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Lane smith is one of my favorite authors for younger audiences. The beatles need not be familiar to your young reader or audience.
Conflict each of the characters caused some sort of trouble as a young child. John, paul, george, and ben is a childrens picture book written and illustrated by american illustrator lane smith. Created by publishers weekly view on publishers weekly share. Follow four young lads john hancock, paul revere, george washington, and ben franklin and learn about their unique traits that helped t.
Finally, i love the book, john, paul, george and ben. We start by making a few predictions about what might happen in this story, and then take a look through the text to familiarize ourselves with the layout of the text, illustrations, and any other text features we find. John, paul, george, and ben by aimee warren on prezi. Lane smiths funny, irreverent, highly unreliable account of several wellknown figures in our nations struggle for independence from britain gets an added lift with references to the twentiethcentury british invasion involving four lads from liverpool. This resource is a printandgo packet that supplements your reading of the book john, paul, george, and ben by lane smith. John hancock, paul revere, george washington, ben franklin and tom jefferson. Sep 20, 2019 a comedic, mildly historically accurate look at john hancock, paul revere, george washington, and benjamin franklin. John is bold, writing his name large on the blackboard. Fact is clearly differentiated from fun at book s end. John, paul, george and ben is written and illustrated by awardwinning creator lane smith two time caldecott honor winner and four time winner of the new york times best illustrated book award.
John, paul, george, and ben 1423101146 by smith, lane. Stories of migration by cynthia rylant blue sky press scholastic imprint. This book is a humorous look at five founding fathers of the united states of america when they were children. A picture book in which the author imagines these patriots as children. Lane smiths funny, irreverent, highly unreliable account of several wellknown. Once there were four lads john hancock, paul revere, george washington, and ben franklin. This humorous take on americas founding fathers will have kids laughing along as they learn important facts. John, paul, george, and ben audiobook by lane smith. The american revolution as seen from both sides by rosalyn schanzer scholastic. John, paul, george, and ben by lane smith is a very funny book because there are children who have a lot of character and one of them is name paul and he works at at the cleaners and he yells so loud that everyone in the store ears break and this book is one of my favorite funny books because i am really intrested to what their to what they do to get attention. Ben franklin, john hancock, patrick henry, paul revere, king george, thomas paine, etc. Book read john, paul, george, and ben to students identify each character, talk about their characteristics and make lists of the resulting descriptive words choose 5 students to be the characters they may dress up using props optional characters march to front of room to fife and drum music.
Find john, paul, george, and ben 1423101146 by smith, lane. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. John hancock, paul revere, george washington, benjamin franklin, and thomas jefferson. John hancock, paul revere, george washington and ben franklin, along with tom jefferson, each played a significant role in the founding of america.
Whats so interesting about george washington and the cherry tree story is the number of people who believe it is true. Not only is this book sure to please young readers with its offthewall humor, students will learn littleknown facts about john hancock, paul revere, george washington, ben franklin. John, paul, george, and ben by lane smith author youtube. This is a terrific book about four lads, george washington, john hancock. Fact and fiction, old and new styles of illustration, wit and seriousness combine in this pithy, lighthearted look at four luminaries in american history. John, paul, george, and ben book albuquerque public. The book tells the stories of young john hancock, paul revere, george washington, benjamin franklin, and thomas jefferson with wonderful illustrations and wit to match. Despite the beatlesreminiscent title, this offering concerns itself with not four, but five of the founding dads. This would be a perfect addition to your sub tub or if you need to occupy your students for a long period of time during their study of the american revolution. Each is imagined in his youth, identified by one characteristic that becomes key to his involvement in the american revolution. John, paul, george, and ben book activity changing history one. This dvd adaptation of lane smiths book is narrated by james earl jones and accompanied by scotty huff and robert reynolds beatlesinspired music.
The book describes each of them to be independent, bold. This is a reading comprehension guide to go along with the popular book john, paul, george, and ben. But john, paul, george, and ben has a special place in my heart. Based on character traits and later accomplishments, this program playfully mixes. John, paul, george, and ben by joy in the journey by jessica. Within this book, smith blends fables and facts to entertain readers in the biographies of john hancock, paul revere, george washington, and benjamin franklin. Review basic information on the life of benjamin franklin. Jul 19, 2011 john, paul, george, and ben by lane smith author duration. The ben franklin book of easy and incredible experiments.