End of the American Revolution & Treaty of Paris Lesson NYS Social Studies Framework 4.3d | Revolutionary War in New York | Grade 4–5
Teach the end of the American Revolution with this engaging Treaty of Paris lesson aligned to the New York State Social Studies Framework (4.3d). This resource focuses on the Revolutionary War in New York, helping students understand how the war ended, how borders changed, and how the Treaty of Paris affected different groups.

This lesson integrates informational text analysis, map skills, compare-and-contrast activities, and formative assessment, making it ideal for whole‑group instruction, small groups, or independent work.

🗽 What Students Will Do

✅ Read and discuss The End of the War to transition into the Revolution’s conclusion
✅ Close-read and tag informational text on The Treaty of Paris
✅ Analyze two historical maps by comparing and contrasting pre- and post-war boundaries
✅ Complete a scaffolded table examining the effects of the Treaty of Paris
✅ Reflect and synthesize learning with a Ticket to Leave formative assessment

📦 What’s Included

✔️ Full, ready-to-use lesson plan
✔️ Informational text summarizing events leading to the end of the war
✔️ Informational text explaining the effects of the Treaty of Paris
✔️ Compare & contrast chart (before and after the war)
✔️ Explicit discussion of the treaty’s impact on Indigenous and enslaved peoples
✔️ Two historic maps for guided analysis
✔️ Student summary page for formative assessment

🎯 Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Fully aligned to NYS SS Framework 4.3d
• Builds literacy and historical thinking skills
• Includes scaffolds and clear student directions
• Encourages multiple perspectives and deeper understanding
• Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent work

🕒 Time-Saving: Print-and-go with minimal prep required!

NOTE: This lesson is a part of my American Revolution Unit & Bundle.

It is also sold with a different cover in my American Revolution Series for use in any state.

An entire year of New York State Grade 4 Social Studies

Please check them out!

4.1 Geography of New York State

4.2 Haudenosaunee/Iroquois

4.3a Explorers to New York

4.3b New Netherlands to New York

4.3c French and Indian War

4.3d American Revolutionary War Bundle - lessons can be purchased individually as well.

4.4 Government Bundle - lessons can be purchased individually as well.

4.5 In Search of Freedom and A Call for Change Bundle - lessons can be purchased individually as well.

4.6 Westward Movement and Industrialization Bundle - lessons can be purchased individually as well.

4.7 Immigration and Migration in New York State