End of the American Revolution & Treaty of Paris Lesson Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6 | Teach the end of the American Revolution with this engaging Treaty of Paris lesson. This resource helps 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 informational text, 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!