Boston Tea Party Newspaper

Worksheet Description

The worksheet presents students with a historical event from December 16th, 1773, where protesters, impersonating Mohawk Indians, boarded ships in Boston Harbor and dumped 342 chests of tea into the water. The task for students is twofold: they are to draft a newspaper headline capturing the essence of the event, and then, they are to pen a newspaper article detailing the incident. Additionally, students are encouraged to illustrate the event, providing a visual representation to accompany their written account.

To successfully complete this worksheet, students should first familiarize themselves with the specific details of the Boston Tea Party event. Once they grasp the core elements of the story, they should create a catchy and informative headline that grabs readers’ attention. Following this, they should draft a concise and factual newspaper article, ensuring it covers the who, what, when, where, and why of the event. To round off the task, students should create a relevant illustration, potentially of the protesters boarding the ship or of the tea being thrown overboard.

The primary objective of this worksheet is to cultivate students’ abilities in historical recounting, journalism, and artistry. It challenges students to distill a significant event into a brief headline, then expand upon it in a detailed article, all while ensuring historical accuracy. This task hones their writing skills, especially in concise and impactful communication. Additionally, by encouraging them to illustrate the event, the worksheet promotes creativity and offers an avenue for students to visualize historical events, making the learning process more engaging and memorable.