Description He was born in a little red brick house. He was a backwoods Virginia boy destined to become the Father of His Country. Follow his growth from young boy to surveyor, to soldier in the French and Indian War where he becomes a war hero. See Washington lead his troops through the dark and hungry days of the Revolution—by his courage and integrity, inspiring the same in his men. Week 1 through 3: I introduce a rich vocabulary to describe the character traits exemplified by these historical figures. Provide observation questions designed to help students extract details that matter. Equip students with the scaffolding that enables them to craft one body paragraph that will later become part of the culminating essay. Week 4: Students craft a simple introduction and conclusion, put the components together, and, voila, an essay! Week 5: A creative project, of course, that offers directives to tap into the students imagination.
