2. Read pages 5-12 in Fireworks, Picnics and Flags , by James Cross Giblin, which tells more reasons why the Colonists were angry with England. Children should add these to the chart.

3. Read pages 19-45 in A New True Book: The Declaration of Independence . This part of the book describes the process followed to get the Declaration of Independence written and approved. It also tells basically what the Declaration of Independence says.

4. Discuss why July 4, 1776, is an important date in our history. How do we celebrate Independence Day today?

5. The children should read or be read to about other participants in the Revolutionary War. Among the books that the teacher might share with the class are:

Adler, David. The Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin.

Adler, David. The Picture Book of Thomas Jefferson.

Barrett, Marvin. Meet Thomas Jefferson.

d'Aulaire, Ingri. Benjamin Franklin.

Fritz, Jean. Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

Peterson, Helen Stone. Abigail Adams.

Scarf, Maggi. Meet Benjamin Franklin.

Stevens, Bryan. Deborah Sampson Goes to War.

6. Children should make a list of the personal characteristics, such as bravery, that were displayed by people in the stories read. For each characteristic, they should give as many examples as possible from the people whose lives they have read about. They may also recall examples from the life of George Washington when he displayed these characteristics.