Here is, if it pastes over, the Project Description for the Revolutionary War Correspondent project for your perusal and reference.

War Correspondence
Step 1: Understanding the Colonists’ Point of View
In small groups, students compile a list of complaints the American colonists had against British rule.
Question: What actions did the King and Parliament take that most angered the colonists? Students will summarize the actions. Students’ list of complaints should reflect the actions of the King and Parliament.
Compose: Organize students into small groups. Have them assume the role of colonists in 1775 and write a letter to King George III explaining their grievances.

Step 2: Understanding the British Point of View
Have students use Internet or library materials to learn more about Parliament and how the English regarded taxation
Returning to their groups, students place themselves in the role of British Prime Minister and respond to the letter they wrote in Part I.
Summarizing: Students will summarize their actions and reasoning into a governmental action plan.

Step 3: Justifying the War
Have students choose a role to take – either a member of the British army, or a member of the Continental Army. Students will research the advantages and disadvantages of each opposing side at the beginning of the war.
As a member of the chosen army, students will write a letter home describing why they are fighting and why they believe that they will win this war.
Justifying: Students will use facts to justify their arguments in a written letter.


Step 4: Understanding the New Republic
Have students read the text, but also use other library and Internet sources to research state constitutions and the provisions included in them.
Students will list the provisions that they believe must be included in their state’s new constitution.
Making Generalizations: Students will support their opinions with evidence and generalize why the provisions that they have included in their state’s constitutions will result in a strong state and nation